B2 verb Neutre

bulky

/ˈbʌlki/

Describes an object that is large and takes up a lot of space, often making it difficult to move or carry. It is frequently used to characterize items that are unwieldy due to their size rather than just their weight.

Exemples

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1

I need a bigger suitcase because my winter coat is very bulky.

I need a larger bag because my winter jacket takes up too much space.

2

The delivery of bulky items requires a specialized logistics team.

Shipping large and awkward products needs a specific transport group.

3

This phone case is so bulky I can't even fit it in my jeans.

This phone cover is so thick and large that it won't fit in my pocket.

Famille de mots

Nom
bulkiness
Verb
bulk
Adverbe
bulkily
Adjectif
bulky
Apparenté
bulk
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'Hulk.' He is a 'bulky' superhero who is so large he has trouble fitting through normal doors.

Quiz rapide

The ___________ old television was very difficult to carry up the narrow stairs.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bulky

Exemples

1

I need a bigger suitcase because my winter coat is very bulky.

everyday

I need a larger bag because my winter jacket takes up too much space.

2

The delivery of bulky items requires a specialized logistics team.

formal

Shipping large and awkward products needs a specific transport group.

3

This phone case is so bulky I can't even fit it in my jeans.

informal

This phone cover is so thick and large that it won't fit in my pocket.

4

Early computers were bulky machines that occupied entire rooms.

academic

The first computers were massive devices that took up whole rooms.

5

We need to reduce the size of the prototype as it is currently too bulky for retail shelves.

business

The initial model is too large for store displays and needs to be smaller.

Famille de mots

Nom
bulkiness
Verb
bulk
Adverbe
bulkily
Adjectif
bulky
Apparenté
bulk

Collocations courantes

bulky items large or space-consuming objects
bulky packaging thick or oversized wrapping
bulky waste large trash items like furniture
bulky sweater a thick, heavy knit garment
bulky equipment large machinery or tools

Phrases Courantes

bulk up

to gain muscle mass or increase in size

in bulk

purchased or handled in large quantities

the bulk of

the majority or the largest part of something

Souvent confondu avec

bulky vs heavy

Heavy refers only to weight, whereas bulky refers specifically to physical size and the space something occupies.

bulky vs massive

Massive implies great scale and weight, while bulky often implies that the object is awkward or inconvenient to handle.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'bulky' when the physical size of an object is the main reason it is difficult to manage. It is a neutral-to-negative descriptor often used for clothing, furniture, and electronic hardware.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'bulky' to mean 'fat' when describing people. While it can describe a muscular person who has 'bulked up', it is usually reserved for objects.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'Hulk.' He is a 'bulky' superhero who is so large he has trouble fitting through normal doors.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old Norse word 'bulki', meaning a ship's cargo or a heap/pile.

Modèles grammaticaux

Adjective used before a noun (e.g., bulky furniture) Adjective used after a linking verb (e.g., the package feels bulky) Comparative form: bulkier; Superlative form: bulkiest

Quiz rapide

The ___________ old television was very difficult to carry up the narrow stairs.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bulky

Mots lis

enurber

C1

A person who has recently moved to a city or who is in the process of adapting to an urban lifestyle and environment. It is primarily used in sociological or test-specific contexts to describe the demographic shift of individuals from rural to metropolitan areas.

peritactist

C1

A specialist or researcher who focuses on the sense of touch and tactile communication systems. This person typically studies how humans perceive information through physical contact, often in the context of assistive technology or haptic feedback.

homocadile

C1

A homocadile is a specialized taxonomic classification used in evolutionary biology to describe organisms that exhibit both hominid-like developmental patterns and reptilian skeletal structures. It is frequently cited in theoretical models to analyze potential pathways of convergent evolution between distant biological lineages.

homopotence

C1

To equalize or standardize the power, potency, or effective influence of different elements within a system. It is primarily used in technical or theoretical contexts to describe the process of making disparate components operate with uniform strength.

contrastrictity

C1

Describing a state or quality characterized by contrasting and restrictive forces or boundaries. It refers to the tension produced when a system or situation is simultaneously pulled by opposing limitations.

interfactity

C1

To systematically link and verify various factual data points to create a unified and cohesive information network. It involves the process of cross-referencing disparate facts to ensure they function together logically within a specific framework.

unisolious

C1

Refers to a structure or arrangement consisting of a single layer, row, or series. It is used in technical or formal contexts to describe something that is not stratified or multifaceted.

autofundcide

C1

To deliberately terminate or exhaust one's own funding sources or budget, typically through internal mismanagement or a strategic decision to withdraw support. It describes an entity that effectively 'kills' its own financial lifeblood through internal actions rather than external market pressures.

synmissfy

C1

A synmissfy is a systematic and synchronized omission of data or errors across multiple channels, often used in stress-testing environments. It refers to a state where gaps in information occur simultaneously to reveal underlying structural vulnerabilities.

macrotentship

C1

Describing a large-scale, all-encompassing framework or organizational structure that provides a broad sense of protection, inclusion, or governance for diverse sub-entities. It refers to systems that function like an expansive 'big tent,' prioritizing holistic coverage over individual detail.

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