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bulky Synonyms

Another word for bulky

Choosing another word for bulky depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Taking up much space; large and unwieldy or awkward to carry, move, or store.

Usage Example

"We had to pay an extra fee to ship the cumbersome winter coats and camping gear."

Strongest
cumbersome
unwieldy
Strong
voluminous
massive
oversized
ponderous

• adjective (Context 2)

Heavily built or muscular in physique.

Usage Example

"The rugby team featured several tall, burly forwards who dominated the scrum."

Strongest
burly
hefty
Strong
stocky
brawny
hulking
husky

Opposites of bulky

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

compact
slender
slight
portable
lean
skinny
handy
petite
See all opposites of bulky

• Nearby Words

bulkhead
bulkily
bulkiness
bulky
bull
bull shark
bullbar

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