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Bulkiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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bulkiest

 

[ ˈbʌlkiɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical description

Bulkiest is the superlative form of bulky, which refers to something that is large, heavy, or unwieldy in size or mass. It is often used to describe objects, clothing, or individuals that occupy a lot of space or have a substantial presence.

Synonyms

heaviest, largest, most cumbersome

Examples of usage

  • He wore the bulkiest jacket in the store.
  • The bulkiest package was difficult to carry.
  • She is the bulkiest athlete on the team.

Translations

Translations of the word "bulkiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais volumoso

🇮🇳 सबसे भारी

🇩🇪 am voluminösesten

🇮🇩 paling besar

🇺🇦 найоб'ємніший

🇵🇱 najcięższy

🇯🇵 最も大きい

🇫🇷 le plus volumineux

🇪🇸 el más voluminoso

🇹🇷 en hacimli

🇰🇷 가장 부피가 큰

🇸🇦 الأكثر حجمًا

🇨🇿 nejobjemnější

🇸🇰 najobjemnejší

🇨🇳 最笨重的

🇸🇮 najbolj masiven

🇮🇸 þyngsti

🇰🇿 ең көлемді

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მოცულობითი

🇦🇿 ən həcimli

🇲🇽 el más voluminoso

Etymology

The word 'bulky' originates from the late Middle English period, having been derived from the word 'bulk', which means a large mass or volume of something. The term 'bulk' can be traced back to the Old Norse word 'bölkr', meaning 'bale' or 'bundle', which denotes a large package. Over time, the adjective 'bulky' developed to describe things that are unwieldy in size, often taking up more space than might be practical or convenient. In modern usage, 'bulky' can refer to physical objects such as furniture or clothing that are not easily manageable, leading to the formation of its comparative and superlative forms—bulker and bulkiest—used to compare sizes and weights among various objects or individuals.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,941, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.