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blocky Synonyms

Another word for blocky

Choosing another word for blocky depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Resembling a block in shape; thick, square, and solid rather than slender or curved.

Usage Example

"The sculptor carved a boxy, broad-shouldered figure out of the granite slab."

Strongest
boxy
Strong
chunky
stocky
squat
thickset
stubby

• adjective (Context 2)

Composed of or displaying visible, low-resolution rectangular pixels or blocks (especially of digital images or video).

Usage Example

"Because of the weak internet connection, the live video stream became blurry and pixelated."

Strongest
pixelated
Strong
grainy

• adjective (Context 3)

Characterized by soil aggregates that are roughly cubical or polyhedral in shape.

Usage Example

"The subsoil in this region has a firm, cloddy structure that retains moisture well."

Strong
cloddy
Weak
lumpy

Opposites of blocky

The opposite of blocky shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

slender
crisp
sharp
sleek
powdery
smooth
streamlined
curvy
See all opposites of blocky

• Nearby Words

blockheaded
blocking
blocklist
blocky
blog
blogger
blogosphere

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Blocky. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/blocky
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