Basic Details
Word: Bulky
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Large and heavy, difficult to carry or move.
Synonyms: Massive, heavy, cumbersome
Antonyms: Light, slim, graceful
Idioms and Phrases
- Bulky as a truck: Used to describe something or someone that takes up a lot of space. Example: "His backpack was bulky as a truck, filled with all kinds of school supplies."
- Bulky but beautiful: Refers to something that may be large or heavy but has a pleasing appearance. Example: "The bulky but beautiful sculpture stood proudly in the park."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The bulky furniture made it difficult to rearrange the living room.
Example 2: Carrying the bulky package up the stairs was a real challenge for him.
Example 3: She wore a bulky winter coat to keep warm during the snowstorm.
Fun Fact
The word “bulky†originates from the Middle English word “bulk,†which originally referred to the “belly†or “trunk†of a person, indicating something that is large or round.
Famous Quote
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." Leonardo da Vinci (This quote suggests that while bulky designs may complicate things, simplicity often carries greater beauty.)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "bulky" mean?
a) Small and light
b) Large and heavy
c) Quick and fast
d) Smooth and shiny
Answer: b) Large and heavy
2. Which of these is a synonym of "bulky"?
a) Slim
b) Delicate
c) Massive
d) Tiny
Answer: c) Massive
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "bulky"?
a) Heavy
b) Cumbersome
c) Light
d) Large
Answer: c) Light
4. Which sentence uses "bulky" correctly?
a) The snake is bulky and slithers quickly.
b) The bulky box was difficult to fit in the car.
c) The bulky butterfly sat on the flower.
d) The bulky rabbit hopped away.
Answer: b) The bulky box was difficult to fit in the car.
5. What does the idiom "bulky as a truck" mean?
a) Something that is light and easy to carry
b) Something that takes up a lot of space
c) Something that moves fast
d) Something that is very small
Answer: b) Something that takes up a lot of space
