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Bulky

Definition:

(adjective) Taking up a lot of space; large and often cumbersome in size.

(adjective) Having a heavy or thick appearance; not sleek or streamlined.

(adjective) Difficult to carry or handle due to its size or weight.

(adjective) Relating to a person who is heavy or overweight.

(adjective)(Of clothing) Loose-fitting and not well-tailored.

Examples:

Sense 1: Taking up a lot of space; large and often cumbersome in size.

• The new refrigerator is so bulky that it barely fits through the kitchen door.
• She struggled to close her suitcase due to all the bulky winter clothes she packed.

Sense 2: Having a heavy or thick appearance; not sleek or streamlined.

• The classical television sets were quite bulky compared to the modern slim LED screens.
• The antique oak table has a bulky design, yet it adds a touch of elegance to the dining room.

Sense 3: Difficult to carry or handle due to its size or weight.

• Carrying the bulky couch up three flights of stairs was a strenuous task.
• She struggled with the bulky package, desperately trying not to drop it.

Sense 4: Relating to a person who is heavy or overweight.

• The wrestler was known for his bulky physique and immense strength.
• After months of intense workouts, he transformed himself from a bulky man to a lean and fit athlete.

Sense 5: (Of clothing) Loose-fitting and not well-tailored.

• She preferred to wear bulky sweaters during the winter to stay warm.
• The fashion trend of the 90s included bulky jeans that were popular among teenagers.

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