bulky

adjective
UK: /ˈbʌl.ki/
US: /ˈbʌl.ki/

  1. Large and difficult to carry or store.

    1. The box is too bulky to fit in my car.
    2. We had to return the bulky sofa because it wouldn't fit through the doorway.

  2. Unattractively large or thick.

    1. He wore a bulky sweater to keep warm.
    2. The bulky design of the phone made it uncomfortable to hold for long periods.

Synonyms

massive unwieldy big thick cumbersome heavy large

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bulky" in English means: Large and difficult to carry or store., Unattractively large or thick..

The phonetic transcription of "bulky" is /ˈbʌl.ki/ in British English and /ˈbʌl.ki/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bulky": massive, unwieldy, big, thick, cumbersome, heavy, large.

Example usage of "bulky": "The box is too bulky to fit in my car.". More examples on the page.