Hulking

Pronunciation: /ˈhʌl.kɪŋ/

Definitions of hulking

adjective Hulking is an adjective that describes something as large, heavy, and clumsy in appearance.

Example Sentences

A1 The hulking man scared the little children.

A2 The hulking figure loomed over her, casting a long shadow.

B1 The hulking truck blocked the narrow street, causing a traffic jam.

B2 The hulking skyscraper dominated the city skyline, standing tall and imposing.

C1 The hulking warship sailed majestically into the harbor, a symbol of military power.

C2 The hulking giant of a man effortlessly lifted the heavy boulder, showcasing his immense strength.

Examples of hulking in a Sentence

formal The hulking structure of the building was an impressive sight.

informal I saw a hulking guy at the gym lifting weights.

slang That hulking dude is a beast on the basketball court.

figurative The hulking shadow of the mountain loomed over the valley.

Grammatical Forms of hulking

• past tense: hulked
• plural: hulkings
• comparative: more hulking
• superlative: most hulking
• present tense: hulks
• future tense: will hulk
• perfect tense: have hulked
• continuous tense: is hulking
• singular: hulking
• positive degree: hulking
• infinitive: to hulk
• gerund: hulking
• participle: hulking

Origin and Evolution of hulking

First Known Use: 1550 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'hulking' originated from the Middle English word 'hulke' which meant a clumsy or unwieldy person or object.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hulking' transitioned from describing clumsy individuals to describing something large and imposing in size.