bulky
громоздкий
large and awkward
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bulky with Russian translation
bulky usage examples
Громоздкий шкаф не прошёл через дверь.
The bulky wardrobe wouldn't fit through the door.
Он положил громоздкое снаряжение для альпинизма в гараж.
He stored the bulky climbing gear in the garage.
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bulky belongs to the topic "Adjectives". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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means larger than intended or normal; often implies impracticality because of being too big
He wore an oversized jacket that swallowed him up.
focuses on weight rather than bulk or awkward shape; may imply difficulty lifting
The box was too heavy for one person to lift.
implies very large, solid or imposing size or scale; less about awkwardness of handling
They found a massive stone block at the site.
They live in a large house.
stresses awkwardness or inconvenience in use or form; can be used literally or figuratively
The table is awkward to move through the hallway.
often describes lack of grace or finesse (in movement or design); for objects implies poor design or awkwardness
His clumsy handling broke the vase.
She carried a hefty bag of groceries.
highlights large volume or capacity; more formal/literary and often used for text or clothing
She published a voluminous report on the subject.
suggests a large, heavy, and often ungainly or imposing presence; slightly vivid/colloquial
The hulking truck dominated the narrow street.
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How is bulky different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между big, large, huge и sizable
Разница между big, large, huge и sizable: что выбрать для размера, числа, суммы, проблемы и «огромного» масштаба.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
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Questions about this word
bulky meaning: what does it mean?
large and awkward
bulky pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
bulky is pronounced as /ˈbʌlki/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
bulky definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The bulky wardrobe wouldn't fit through the door. Translation: Громоздкий шкаф не прошёл через дверь.
Is bulky part of Adjectives vocabulary?
Yes, bulky (громоздкий) can be learned in the Adjectives topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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