Bulky — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈbəl-kē/

Meaning & Definition of Bulky

Bulky (adjective)

  1. having bulk
  2. large of its kind
  3. corpulent

Bulky (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. of a size greater than average of its kind

    "bulky packages might cost more to mail"

    similar: big, biggish, boxcar, considerable, goodly, grand, great, handsome, hefty, hulking, husky, large, largish, outsize, oversize, sizable, substantial, tidy, voluminous
    related: astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, Bunyanesque, cavernous, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic, gargantuan, gigantic, gross, hellacious, herculean, heroic, Himalayan, huge, humongous, immense, jumbo, king-size, leviathan, major, mammoth, massive, monolithic, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, pharaonic, prodigious, staggering, stupendous, super, super-duper, supersized, titanic, tremendous, vast, vasty, walloping, whacking, whopping, excessive, exorbitant, extravagant, extreme, immoderate, inordinate, abundant, ample, appreciable, copious, plentiful, fat, thick, capacious, commodious, roomy, spacious
    opposite: bantam, dinky, dwarf, dwarfish, little, puny, shrimpy, small, smallish, undersized
    near: diminutive, half-pint, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, microminiature, microscopic, mini, miniature, minuscule, minute, pint-size, pocket-size, pygmy, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee, petite, slender, slight, slim, thin

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bulky

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bulky:

big, biggish, boxcar, considerable, goodly, grand, great, handsome, hefty, hulking, husky, large, largish, outsize, oversize, sizable, substantial, tidy, voluminous

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bulky

Words with the opposite meaning of Bulky:

bantam, dinky, dwarf, dwarfish, little, puny, shrimpy, small, smallish, undersized

Related Words for Bulky

astronomical, Brobdingnagian, bumper, Bunyanesque, cavernous, colossal, cosmic, cyclopean, elephantine, enormous, galactic, gargantuan, gigantic, gross, hellacious, herculean, heroic, Himalayan, huge, humongous, immense, jumbo, king-size, leviathan, major, mammoth, massive, monolithic, monstrous, monumental

Near Antonyms of Bulky

diminutive, half-pint, infinitesimal, Lilliputian, little bitty, microminiature, microscopic, mini, miniature, minuscule, minute, pint-size, pocket-size, pygmy, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee, petite, slender, slight, slim, thin

Word Forms of Bulky

Inflections: bulkier, bulkiest

Derived words: bulkily (adverb), bulkiness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Bulky

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Bulky

What does "Bulky" mean?

"Bulky" means having bulk. As an adjective, it is defined as: having bulk.

What is another word for "Bulky"?

Other words for "Bulky" include big, biggish, boxcar, considerable, goodly, grand, great and handsome. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bulky" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bulky"?

There are 81 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bulky". Common alternatives include big, biggish, boxcar, considerable, goodly, grand, great, handsome, hefty and hulking.

What is the opposite of "Bulky"?

Antonyms of "Bulky" include bantam, dinky, dwarf, dwarfish, little, puny, shrimpy and small. Near antonyms include diminutive, half-pint, infinitesimal and Lilliputian.

How do you use "Bulky" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bulky" in a sentence: "bulky packages might cost more to mail".

Is "Bulky" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bulky" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Bulky"?

"Bulky" is pronounced /ˈbəl-kē/.

What is the origin of the word "Bulky"?

First known use: 15th century.