chunky
chunky
Definition
☆ chunky (c̸huŋ′kē)
adjective chunk′i·er, chunk′i·est
- short and thick
- stocky; thickset
- containing chunks
chunk′·i·ly adverb
chunk′i·ness noun
chunky
Synonyms
chunky
Usage Examples
Adjective complement with noun phrase
- look: Robbo had a pretty good game ( although he looked a bit chunky ) but got booked for wasting time.
Modifies a noun
- sweater: He wears a thick, chunky blue sweater with a shirt collar just peeping over the top.
- crayon: Toddlers love to scribble on pieces of paper with chunky crayons.
- bracelet: A great English retro vintage chunky faux pearl bracelet, perfect for your vintage chic wardrobe.
- yarn: Recycled Cotton - minimum 80 % Knit this chunky yarn.
- canvas: Available mounted and framed, or glicee printed onto large chunky canvases which are best when grouped together.
- knit: Best for polo necks and chunky knits Head to Toast and Marks & Spencer for a great selection of cozy knits.
Modifying Another Word
- rather: Quoted companies often split shares when their share price gets rather chunky.
- fairly: Beta 6 was released today, and mighty fine it is too... Its a fairly chunky download but well worth it.
- slightly: Mash the peppers and eggplant pulp together to form a slightly chunky mass.
- quite: The old aids seemed quite chunky next to her head compared to her new ones.
- too: They quivered but were too chunky to shut when you got near to them.
- very: A little exercise wouldn't do her any harm, I've noticed she's getting very chunky around the hips these days!
Used with adjective complement
Browse dictionary entries near chunky
- chunk
- Chungking
- chump
- chummy
- chum salmon
- chum
- Chula Vista
- Chukot Range
- chukker
- chukka (boot)
