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bulkier

 

[ ˈbʌlkiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing size or weight

Having a larger size or weight than usual. Bulkier objects are often more difficult to move or transport.

Synonyms

bigger, heavier, larger

Examples of usage

  • The new model of the car is bulkier than the previous one.
  • Her suitcase is bulkier than mine.
  • The bulkier furniture made the room feel smaller.

Translations

Translations of the word "bulkier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais volumoso

🇮🇳 अधिक थोकदार

🇩🇪 massiger

🇮🇩 lebih besar

🇺🇦 об'ємніший

🇵🇱 bardziej masywny

🇯🇵 よりかさばる

🇫🇷 plus volumineux

🇪🇸 más voluminoso

🇹🇷 daha hacimli

🇰🇷 더 부피가 큰

🇸🇦 أكثر حجماً

🇨🇿 objemnější

🇸🇰 objemnejší

🇨🇳 更笨重

🇸🇮 bolj obsežen

🇮🇸 rúmmálsmeiri

🇰🇿 көлемді

🇬🇪 უფრო მოცულობითი

🇦🇿 həcmli

🇲🇽 más voluminoso

Word origin

The word 'bulkier' originated from the combination of 'bulk' and the suffix '-ier', which is used to form comparative adjectives. 'Bulk' itself comes from Middle Dutch 'bolle', meaning 'a heap, cargo' and is related to the Old Norse 'bolk', meaning 'a thick trunk'. Over time, 'bulkier' has come to be commonly used to describe objects that are larger or heavier than usual.

See also: bulk, bulky.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,091 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.