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Meaning of the word bulky in English

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bulky

US /ˈbʌl.ki/
UK /ˈbʌl.ki/
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Adjective

1.

taking up much space; large and unwieldy

Example:
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The furniture was too bulky to fit through the narrow doorway.
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She wore a bulky sweater to keep warm.
Synonym:
largemassiveheftycumbersomeunwieldy
Synonym:
compactsmalllight
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