How to Use bulky in a Sentence

bulky

adjective
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  • Since this porch isn't very wide, the furniture couldn't be bulky.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022
  • Nothing ruins the look of cute sneakers or flats like bulky socks.
    — Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 1 Aug. 2022
  • The design is also slightly bulky, but the battery life more than makes up for that.
    — Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
  • This means that the leggings are not bulky to wear, and allow for lots of movement and freedom.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 12 Sep. 2022
  • Liao notes that ammunition is heavy, bulky, and used up quickly.
    — Eryk Michael Smith, Fox News, 1 Aug. 2022
  • The problem is, my sturdy 1-inch pruners are bulky in my pocket and tiring to use.
    — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
  • While some sheets can be bulky and hard to dry, sheets for hotels and Airbnb must dry quickly during times of fast guest turnover.
    — Kj Callihan, Discover Magazine, 2 Aug. 2022
  • Algayer had been saved by his bulky backpack, which snagged on the edge of the pit and prevented him from falling all the way down onto the spikes.
    — Monte Reel, The New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2022
  • On defense, despite being shorter for a center, Theis is bulky yet nimble.
    — Tony East, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022
  • My analog hearing aids were bulky, and my solutions often came from the local Radio Shack.
    — Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Planes that can carry bulky sensors and camera equipment needed for high-level intelligence missions are often larger and need to be manned.
    — Pranshu Verma, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022
  • The portability aspect is really what sets it apart from other firepits that may be too bulky to transport or others that are designed to just be showpieces in your backyard.
    — Nicole Papantoniou, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022
  • The cars its characters drive are slightly outdated station wagons and similar models; the desktop computers the core four innies work at are bulky, rounded and retro.
    — Scottie Andrew, CNN, 20 Aug. 2022
  • The bone saw was bulky, and the Leatherman saw was too small.
    — Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Cons The shape is bulkier and doesn't pack down when not in use.
    — Rebecca Carhart, Peoplemag, 14 July 2023
  • Big and bulky ones will take up a lot of space in your toiletry bag.
    — Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024
  • The city does not accept wet, moldy, dirty, or bulky items.
    — Bailey Allen, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Nov. 2022
  • The wide shelf at the top can offer space for bulkier items.
    — Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2024
  • The wide shelf at the top can offer space for bulkier items.
    — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Say ‘bye’ to that old, bulky toolkit and ‘hello’ to this sleek son of a gun.
    — Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Some earmuffs can be big and bulky, getting in the way of your gun.
    — Travis Smola, Field & Stream, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Parkas are on-trend and often look less bulky than down puffers.
    — Amber Joglar, Popular Mechanics, 22 Nov. 2022
  • So, bulky winter clothes took up most of the space in our luggage.
    — Essence, 29 July 2024
  • Due to its big and bulky head, this is not the best caulk gun for sealing cracks in tight spaces.
    — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The tongue base could be very big and bulky, again, reducing the airway size.
    — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 29 June 2023
  • As such, Laniakea is free of bulky beams and braces that hog space and spoil views.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Makes pumping easy and doesn't feel bulky like a lot of pumping bras do.
    — Laura Lajiness Kaupke, harpersbazaar.com, 22 Apr. 2023
  • A bit bulky and hard to store, so not ideal for small spaces.
    — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 24 Sep. 2023
  • However, the body of the tape measure is on the large side and may be too bulky to fit in the pocket of a tool belt.
    — Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Also, the tight cuff might be too much for those with the unique combo of narrow feet and bulky calves.
    — Douglas Schnitzspahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2023

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