Definitions for bulky
ˈbʌl kibulky

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. bulkyadjective

   of large size for its weight

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. bulkyadjective

   Being large in size, mass, or volume.

2. bulkyadjective

   Unwieldy

3. bulkyadjective

   Having excess body mass, especially muscle.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Bulkyadjective

   Of great size or stature.

   Etymology: from bulk.

   Latreus, the bulkiest of the double race,
   Whom the spoil’d arms of slain Halesus grace. Dryden.

   Huge Telephus, a formidable page,
   Cries vengeance; and Orestes’ bulky rage,
   Unsatisfy’d with margins closely writ,
   Foams o’er the covers. John Dryden, Juvenal, sat. i.

   The manner of sea engagements, which was to bore and sink the enemy’s ships with the rostra, gave bulky and high ships a great advantage. John Arbuthnot, on Coins.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. bulky

   Bulky refers to something that is large in size, volume or mass. It often also implies being unwieldy or not easily maneuverable due to its size or shape. Bulky can be used to describe objects, items, materials, or even abstract concepts like tasks or processes.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Bulkyadjective

   of great bulk or dimensions; of great size; large; thick; massive; as, bulky volumes

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of bulky in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of bulky in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of bulky in a Sentence

1. Oren Oz:

   The immediate impact, the immediate benefit to doctors is that we are replacing the bulky CTG machines which are heavy  and connected to the wall with the light weight mobility and continuous monitoring.

2. Joachim Wedler:

   Autonomous driving gives the car interior a totally different meaning, fun and relaxation are the new targets for those cars, while (electrification) offers us different vehicle packaging opportunities as there's no (bulky) engine or transmission. Batteries more or less lie flat on the floor. We have totally different opportunities for roominess and ergonomics.

3. Donald Walker:

   If you look at a battery, it is a big heavy thing to ship. The things that hold the battery, the bumpers, the wheels, those are big bulky parts, i think you will still see cars made where the market is. And based on that, the big bulky parts and a lot of the technology in there, will probably be made locally.

4. Takao Someya:

   E-skin is the next generation of wearables, today's mainstream wearables are in the form of smart watches and glasses, which are bulky. In contrast, e-skin is thin, lightweight, stretchable and durable.

5. Claudine Grondin:

   I love it because it's extremely versatile and I can organize all of my essentials in it without my bag being too bulky, i also love the fabric and color as it's a nice twist on a classic tote bag shape.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=bulky
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bulky
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=bulky
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bulky