bulky (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌlki/

Definition

Large, heavy, and difficult to carry or move because of its size or shape.

Examples

• She struggled to fit the bulky winter coat into her small suitcase.

• The delivery driver left the bulky package right in front of the door.

• Modern laptops are much thinner than the bulky machines used in the nineties.

Synonyms of bulky

Words with a similar meaning to bulky:

• big
• large
• heavy
• cumbersome

Antonyms of bulky

Words with the opposite meaning to bulky:

• compact
• sleek

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