bulky
gb/bˈʌlki/ us/bˈʌlki/
B2
Inglese
Accezioni
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adjective
B2
property
1
large and hard to carry
Big and difficult to carry or move.
Schema d'uso:
[something] is bulky; bulky [noun]
Errore comune:
Don’t use it just to mean 'heavy'—something can be heavy but not bulky (small and dense).
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
compact (Small and efficiently arranged, easy to store or carry.)
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portable (Designed to be easy to carry.)
Collocazioni
bulky item
|bulky package
|bulky luggage
|bulky box
|bulky equipment
|bulky furniture
|bulky parcel
|bulky load
|bulky object
|bulky bag
Temi
daily_life
|travel
|shopping
Esempi
- The camera is great, but it’s too bulky to take hiking.
- We had to pay extra because the package was bulky and oversized.
- Bulky furniture can be hard to get up the stairs.
Esempi per chi studia
- This bag is bulky.
- The box is bulky to carry.
adjective
B2
property
2
big and heavy-built
Having a big, strong body.
Schema d'uso:
a bulky [man/person]; [someone] looks bulky
Errore comune:
It can sound a little blunt about people; 'broad-shouldered' or 'well-built' may sound more positive.
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
slim (Thin and not heavy-built.)
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slender (Thin in a graceful way.)
Collocazioni
bulky build
|bulky frame
|bulky guy
|bulky man
|bulky body
|bulky shoulders
Temi
people
|appearance
Esempi
- He was tall and bulky, with wide shoulders.
- The security guard looked bulky in his uniform.
- After months of training, she felt stronger and bulkier.
Esempi per chi studia
- He is big and bulky.
- The man has a bulky build.
adjective
B2
property
3
thick and adding volume
Thick and large, like heavy winter clothes.
Schema d'uso:
bulky [clothing]; a bulky [coat/sweater]
Errore comune:
Not the same as 'baggy' (loose-fitting); bulky is about thickness/volume.
Sinonimi
thick (General thickness; less about overall volume.)
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puffy (Filled with air/down; soft and expanded.)
Contrari
lightweight (Not heavy or thick.)
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thin (Not thick; little volume.)
Collocazioni
bulky coat
|bulky jacket
|bulky sweater
|bulky scarf
|bulky gloves
|bulky clothing
|bulky knitwear
|bulky layers
Temi
clothing
|daily_life
|weather
Esempi
- I can’t drive comfortably in this bulky coat.
- Bulky layers kept the kids warm on the ski trip.
- The backpack feels bigger because the sleeping bag is bulky.
Esempi per chi studia
- My winter jacket is bulky.
- These gloves are too bulky.
adjective
B2
property
4
not compact in design
Not small or compact; it takes a lot of space.
Schema d'uso:
a bulky [device/design]; [something] is bulky for [place/purpose]
Errore comune:
This meaning often contrasts with 'compact' or 'sleek' rather than with 'light'.
Sinonimi
clunky (Informal; suggests awkward, old-fashioned design.)
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chunky (Thick and solid; can sound less negative than bulky.)
Contrari
sleek (Smooth, modern, and streamlined.)
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streamlined (Designed to be efficient and not bulky.)
Collocazioni
bulky design
|bulky device
|bulky shape
|bulky size
|bulky form
|bulky casing
Temi
technology
|design
|daily_life
Esempi
- The old laptop is bulky compared with newer models.
- The prototype works, but the casing is still bulky.
- They replaced the bulky printer with a smaller one.
Esempi per chi studia
- My old phone is bulky.
- This camera is not compact; it is bulky.
adjective
C1
property
5
long and hard to read
Very long, with a lot of pages or information.
Schema d'uso:
a bulky [report/file/manuscript]; bulky [documentation]
Errore comune:
For information, 'bulky' usually suggests physical size (a big file/report), not just 'complicated'.
Sinonimi
lengthy (Focuses on time/length rather than physical size.)
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voluminous (More formal; emphasizes a large quantity of material.)
Contrari
brief (Short and limited in length.)
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concise (Short and clearly expressed.)
Collocazioni
bulky report
|bulky file
|bulky binder
|bulky folder
|bulky documentation
|bulky manuscript
|bulky paperwork
Temi
school
|business
|writing
Esempi
- The lawyer arrived with a bulky folder of documents.
- We had to cut the bulky report down to a two-page summary.
- She carried a bulky binder filled with meeting notes.
Esempi per chi studia
- This report is bulky.
- He has a bulky file.
Grammatica
Forma base
bulky
IPA
GB/bˈʌlki/
US/bˈʌlki/
Sillabe e accento
bulky (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (bulky)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: bulky
- Comparative: bulkier
- Superlative: bulkiest
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
bulky goods
1/bˈʌlki ɡˈʊdz/
fixed phrase
business
large products needing space
Big products like sofas and fridges.
Esempi
- 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.
bulky item
1/bˈʌlki ˈaɪtəm/
fixed phrase
large item needing special handling
A big thing that is hard to carry or move.
Esempi
- 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.
bulky waste
1/bˈʌlki wˈeɪst/
fixed phrase
large household rubbish
Big rubbish like old furniture that needs special collection.
Esempi
- 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.