Bulky

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌlki/

Definitions of bulky

adjective an adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case 'bulky' describes something that is large and difficult to move or carry

Example Sentences

A1 The suitcase was too bulky for the small overhead compartment.

A2 She struggled to carry the bulky box up the stairs.

B1 The bulky furniture made it difficult to move around the room.

B2 The bulky winter coat kept her warm in the freezing temperatures.

C1 The bulky machinery required a team of workers to transport it.

C2 The bulky packaging added extra weight to the shipment.

Examples of bulky in a Sentence

formal The bulky package was difficult to carry up the stairs.

informal I had to lug that bulky box all the way to the post office.

slang My new winter coat is so bulky, I feel like a marshmallow.

figurative The bulky workload weighed heavily on her mind.

Grammatical Forms of bulky

• past tense: bulkied
• plural: bulkies
• comparative: bulkier
• superlative: bulkiest
• present tense: bulky
• future tense: will be bulky
• perfect tense: has been bulky
• continuous tense: is being bulky
• singular: bulky
• positive degree: bulky
• infinitive: to be bulky
• gerund: bulking
• participle: bulked

Origin and Evolution of bulky

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'bulky' originated from the Middle English word 'bolk', which meant a heap or mass.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bulky' evolved to describe something large and difficult to move or handle, often implying a lack of grace or elegance.