BULKINESS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

bulkiness

noun

Definition of bulkiness

as in largeness

the quality or state of being large in size the box wasn't heavy, but its bulkiness made it awkward to carry

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Recent Examples of bulkiness The Dobreva balconette bra is lightly lined and designed to lift your chest without the bulkiness of a push-up bra. — Olivia Dubyak, InStyle, 26 June 2026 Its bulkiness could be seen as both a blessing and a curse, as much of the weight is concentrated in the base to prevent the monitor from tipping over. — Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026 Convenient and effective, at keeping your beverages cool, yes, but the worst part about most coolers is hands-down the bulkiness. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026 This clever design reduces the bulkiness of standard models and stays hidden under your clothing via different-sized inserts. — Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026 This waterproof jacket is insulated without the bulkiness of a puffer. — Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025 All of these things were done without the bulkiness or power requirements of a pump, which has been one of the drawbacks of other hydraulic haptic systems. — New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2025 From seasonal accessories like lightweight jackets to cozy sweaters, fall wardrobes are versatile enough for plenty of style accents without the bulkiness of clothes for colder temperatures. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025 That’s a lot of plastic — and a lot of daily annoyances revolving around the period products’ bulkiness, discomfort, and, on your heaviest flow days, an occasional inability to perform the duties in their job description. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

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Noun

There was a bigness to not just the melodies and choruses, but to the emotions being expressed.

— Brendan Hay, SPIN, 13 Apr. 2026

Definition of bigness

Noun

Flowers’ voice also carries some of Waylon’s wry, bear-hug generosity, that warmth that always makes his music feel like good company.

— Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 Aug. 2026
The Dream Ride Experience has grown into an extraordinary celebration of community, generosity, and inclusion.

— Mark Maglio, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of generosity

Noun

During the call, Kress clarified further that the magnitude of memory prices led Nvidia to reset expectations, given the higher prices expected next year, said Kress.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
The magnitude of all of Nvidia's financial commitments — from financing to strategic agreements to equity investments — has had Wall Street on edge.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of magnitude

Noun

His relaxed point of view is a far cry from the grandness or the grittiness that marked the work of Western painters past like Frederic Remington or Albert Bierstadt.

— Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
But the grandness of these dreams butts up against the precarity that their dreamers are facing.

— Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026

Definition of grandness

Noun

Julien’s pursuit of greatness leads him down a path where love, pride and hypocrisy collide… with tragic consequences.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
The film is directed by Gotham Chopra, portrays NBA superstar Stephen Curry reaching a record 4,000 three-pointers on the basketball court, and the shooting mastery behind the Golden State Warrior team leader’s sporting greatness.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of greatness

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