Blocky

Pronunciation: /blɑki/

Definitions of blocky

adjective describing something that is shaped like a block or consists of blocks

Example Sentences

A1 The building had a blocky shape.

A2 The game features blocky graphics.

B1 The new furniture set has a blocky design.

B2 The artist's style is characterized by blocky brush strokes.

C1 The architect created a blocky structure with modern aesthetics.

C2 The software interface had a blocky appearance that was not user-friendly.

Examples of blocky in a Sentence

formal The architect designed a blocky building with a modern aesthetic.

informal I don't like the blocky look of that new video game.

slang Those shoes are so blocky, they're not my style.

figurative Her writing style is very blocky, lacking flow and elegance.

Grammatical Forms of blocky

• past tense: blocked
• plural: blockies
• comparative: blockier
• superlative: blockiest
• present tense: blocks
• future tense: will block
• perfect tense: has blocked
• continuous tense: is blocking
• singular: blocky
• positive degree: blocky
• infinitive: to block
• gerund: blocking
• participle: blocked

Origin and Evolution of blocky

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'blocky' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'blok', meaning a large solid piece of something.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe objects or structures that were solid and square-shaped, 'blocky' has evolved to also describe digital graphics or gameplay that appear pixelated or composed of large, square blocks.