bulky
gb/bˈʌlki/ us/bˈʌlki/
B2
Inglés
terjedelmes, ormótlan, nagydarab, termetes, vastag, vaskos
B2
1
terjedelmes
B2
ormótlan
B2
Patrón de uso:
[something] is bulky; bulky [noun]
The camera is great, but it’s too bulky to take hiking.
A fényképezőgép nagyszerű, de túl terjedelmes ahhoz, hogy magammal vigyem túrázni.
We had to pay extra because the package was bulky and oversized.
Többet kellett fizetnünk, mert a csomag terjedelmes és túlméretes volt.
Bulky furniture can be hard to get up the stairs.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This bag is bulky.
Ez a táska terjedelmes.
The box is bulky to carry.
Ez a doboz terjedelmes, ezért nehéz cipelni.
Error frecuente:
Don’t use it just to mean 'heavy'—something can be heavy but not bulky (small and dense).
Significado
large and hard to carry
Colocaciones
bulky item
|bulky package
|bulky luggage
|bulky box
|bulky equipment
|bulky furniture
|bulky parcel
|bulky load
|bulky object
|bulky bag
Sinónimos
cumbersome (Emphasizes awkwardness and difficulty in handling.)
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unwieldy (Focuses on being hard to manage due to size/shape.)
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large (More general; does not imply awkwardness.)
Antónimos
compact (Small and efficiently arranged, easy to store or carry.)
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portable (Designed to be easy to carry.)
Temas
daily_life
|travel
|shopping
Definición
Big and difficult to carry or move.
Large and awkward to move, carry, or store because of size or shape.
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
a bulky [man/person]; [someone] looks bulky
He was tall and bulky, with wide shoulders.
Magas és nagydarab volt, széles vállakkal.
The security guard looked bulky in his uniform.
A biztonsági őr nagydarabnak tűnt az egyenruhájában.
After months of training, she felt stronger and bulkier.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He is big and bulky.
Ő nagy és nagydarab.
The man has a bulky build.
A férfi nagydarab testalkatú.
Error frecuente:
It can sound a little blunt about people; 'broad-shouldered' or 'well-built' may sound more positive.
Significado
big and heavy-built
Colocaciones
bulky build
|bulky frame
|bulky guy
|bulky man
|bulky body
|bulky shoulders
Sinónimos
heavily built (Neutral/positive; highlights solid body shape.)
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broad-shouldered (More specific and often positive.)
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stocky (Shorter and solid; not necessarily as large overall.)
Antónimos
slim (Thin and not heavy-built.)
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slender (Thin in a graceful way.)
Temas
people
|appearance
Definición
Having a big, strong body.
Large and strongly built in body; broad and heavyset.
B2
3
vastag
A1
Patrón de uso:
bulky [clothing]; a bulky [coat/sweater]
I can’t drive comfortably in this bulky coat.
Ebben a vastag kabátban nem tudok kényelmesen vezetni.
Bulky layers kept the kids warm on the ski trip.
A vastag ruharétegek melegen tartották a gyerekeket a sítúrán.
The backpack feels bigger because the sleeping bag is bulky.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My winter jacket is bulky.
A télikabátom túl vastag.
These gloves are too bulky.
Ezek a kesztyűk túl vastagok.
Error frecuente:
Not the same as 'baggy' (loose-fitting); bulky is about thickness/volume.
Significado
thick and adding volume
Colocaciones
bulky coat
|bulky jacket
|bulky sweater
|bulky scarf
|bulky gloves
|bulky clothing
|bulky knitwear
|bulky layers
Sinónimos
thick (General thickness; less about overall volume.)
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puffy (Filled with air/down; soft and expanded.)
Antónimos
lightweight (Not heavy or thick.)
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thin (Not thick; little volume.)
Temas
clothing
|daily_life
|weather
Definición
Thick and large, like heavy winter clothes.
Thick and voluminous, often making someone or something look larger or making movement less easy.
B2
4
ormótlan
B2
terjedelmes
B2
Patrón de uso:
a bulky [device/design]; [something] is bulky for [place/purpose]
The old laptop is bulky compared with newer models.
A régi laptop az újabb modellekhez képest elég ormótlan.
The prototype works, but the casing is still bulky.
A prototípus működik, de a burkolata még mindig ormótlan.
They replaced the bulky printer with a smaller one.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
My old phone is bulky.
A régi telefonom elég ormótlan.
This camera is not compact; it is bulky.
Ez a fényképezőgép nem kompakt, hanem ormótlan.
Error frecuente:
This meaning often contrasts with 'compact' or 'sleek' rather than with 'light'.
Significado
not compact in design
Colocaciones
bulky design
|bulky device
|bulky shape
|bulky size
|bulky form
|bulky casing
Sinónimos
clunky (Informal; suggests awkward, old-fashioned design.)
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chunky (Thick and solid; can sound less negative than bulky.)
Antónimos
sleek (Smooth, modern, and streamlined.)
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streamlined (Designed to be efficient and not bulky.)
Temas
technology
|design
|daily_life
Definición
Not small or compact; it takes a lot of space.
Not compact or streamlined; taking up more space than is convenient or necessary.
C1
5
terjedelmes
B2
vaskos
B2
Patrón de uso:
a bulky [report/file/manuscript]; bulky [documentation]
The lawyer arrived with a bulky folder of documents.
Az ügyvéd egy vaskos iratdossziéval érkezett.
We had to cut the bulky report down to a two-page summary.
A terjedelmes jelentést le kellett rövidítenünk egy kétoldalas összefoglalóra.
She carried a bulky binder filled with meeting notes.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This report is bulky.
Ez a jelentés túl terjedelmes.
He has a bulky file.
Van egy terjedelmes dossziéja.
Error frecuente:
For information, 'bulky' usually suggests physical size (a big file/report), not just 'complicated'.
Significado
long and hard to read
Colocaciones
bulky report
|bulky file
|bulky binder
|bulky folder
|bulky documentation
|bulky manuscript
|bulky paperwork
Sinónimos
lengthy (Focuses on time/length rather than physical size.)
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voluminous (More formal; emphasizes a large quantity of material.)
Antónimos
brief (Short and limited in length.)
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concise (Short and clearly expressed.)
Temas
school
|business
|writing
Definición
Very long, with a lot of pages or information.
Large in amount or length; containing a lot of material and therefore heavy or difficult to manage.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
bulky
AFI
GB/bˈʌlki/
US/bˈʌlki/
Sílabas y acento
bulky (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (bulky)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: bulky
- Comparative: bulkier
- Superlative: bulkiest
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
bulky goods
1/bˈʌlki ɡˈʊdz/
fixed phrase
business
large products needing space
Big products like sofas and fridges.
Ejemplos
- The store specializes in bulky goods such as beds and sofas.
- Delivery costs are higher for bulky goods.
- They redesigned the warehouse to handle bulky goods more efficiently.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- A fridge is one of many bulky goods.
bulky item
1/bˈʌlki ˈaɪtəm/
fixed phrase
large item needing special handling
A big thing that is hard to carry or move.
Ejemplos
- Some retailers charge an extra fee for bulky items like mattresses.
- Please label any bulky items before the movers arrive.
- The courier won’t accept bulky items without prior booking.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- A sofa is a bulky item.
- They delivered a bulky item today.
bulky waste
1/bˈʌlki wˈeɪst/
fixed phrase
large household rubbish
Big rubbish like old furniture that needs special collection.
Ejemplos
- The council offers bulky waste collection once a month.
- You can’t leave bulky waste next to the regular bins.
- We arranged a pickup for bulky waste after the move.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We need bulky waste collection.
- They picked up our bulky waste.