Definition

In a way that is large and difficult to handle or carry.

Example

The package arrived bulkily, making it hard to fit through the door.

Conversation

Have you seen that new sofa they delivered?

Yeah, it looks really comfy but it’s packed so bulkily.

I know, right? It barely fits through the door!

They definitely need to design those things better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bulkily → It is formed from "bulk" (from Middle English *bulke*, meaning a large mass or body) and "-ily" (a suffix used to form adverbs meaning in a manner). The word "bulkily" means in a manner that is large or massive.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'bulk' which refers to something large, and remember that 'bulkily' describes doing something in a large or massive way.

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