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bulky

bulky

Meaning of bulky

English

large and awkward

Deutsch

groß und unhandlich

bulky

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈbʌlki/
American English
/ˈbʌlki/

bulky with German translation

bulky usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The old wardrobe is bulky.

Der alte Schrank ist sperrig.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The package is too bulky for the backpack.

Das Paket ist zu sperrig für den Rucksack.

bulky synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between bulky, awkward, oversized, massive, heavy, hefty, voluminous, and hulking

🇬🇧English

awkward shape to carry

B2often

ENThe table is awkward to move through the hallway.

🇬🇧English

larger than usual

B2often

ENHe wore an oversized jacket that swallowed him up.

Advanced: broader words

🇬🇧English

huge, without awkwardness

B2often

ENThey found a massive stone block at the site.

🇬🇧English

about weight, not size

B1very often

ENThe box was too heavy for one person to lift.

🇬🇧English

heavy and large, informal

B2often

ENShe carried a hefty bag of groceries.

V
🇬🇧English
voluminous

large in volume, formal

C1rare word

ENShe published a voluminous report on the subject.

H
🇬🇧English
hulking

huge and heavy, vivid

B2rare word

ENThe hulking truck dominated the narrow street.

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What does bulky mean?

large and awkward

How do you pronounce bulky?

bulky is pronounced [ˈbʌlki].

How is bulky used in a sentence?

Der alte Schrank ist sperrig. Translation: The old wardrobe is bulky.

Is bulky part of Adjectives vocabulary?

Yes, bulky can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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