Hulking: meaning, definitions and examples
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hulking
[ หhสl.kษชล ]
physical appearance
The term 'hulking' describes something that is massive, heavy, or clumsy in appearance. It is typically used to refer to large objects or beings that may seem intimidating due to their size and bulkiness. This adjective can convey a sense of power or strength, often associated with creatures or structures that dominate their surroundings. Frequently used in literature and everyday language, it evokes imagery of formidable presence.
Synonyms
bulky, burly, enormous, gargantuan, massive
Examples of usage
- The hulking figure of the bouncer blocked the entrance.
- A hulking truck rumbled down the narrow street.
- The hulking creature in the shadows slowly approached.
Translations
Translations of the word "hulking" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gigante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคถเคพเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช kolossal
๐ฎ๐ฉ raksasa
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะณัะพะผะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ olbrzymi
๐ฏ๐ต ๅทจๅคงใช
๐ซ๐ท รฉnorme
๐ช๐ธ enorme
๐น๐ท kocaman
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฑฐ๋ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุถุฎู
๐จ๐ฟ obrovskรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ obrovskรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅทจๅคง็
๐ธ๐ฎ ogromen
๐ฎ๐ธ risastรณr
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฏะปะบะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nษhษng
๐ฒ๐ฝ enorme
Etymology
The word 'hulking' has its roots in the Old English word 'hulca', which means to hide or conceal. Over time, the term evolved in meaning to describe something that is not only large but also somewhat cumbersome or awkward in movement. It gained popularity in the 19th century as industrialization gave rise to larger machinery and structures, thus bringing the term into common usage. The evolution of this term reflects societal changes in how we perceive size and presence, with 'hulking' often associating with strength or intimidation. The unique quality of being both physically large and slightly awkward lends itself well to various contexts, from describing heavy machinery to daunting fictional characters in literature.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,530, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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