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bulkily - 2 dictionary results

bulk⋅y

[buhl-kee]
–adjective, bulk⋅i⋅er, bulk⋅i⋅est.
1. of relatively large and cumbersome bulk or size.
2. (of a fabric or yarn) thick; lofty.
3. (of a garment) made of thick, resilient fabric or yarn: a bulky sweater.

Origin:
1665–75; bulk 1 + -y 1
bulk·y     (bŭl'kē)  Pronunciation Key 
adj.   bulk·i·er, bulk·i·est
  1. Having considerable bulk; massive.
  2. Of large size for its weight: a bulky knit.
  3. Clumsy to manage; unwieldy.
bulk'i·ly adv., bulk'i·ness n.
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