Of the greatest possible degree or amount
Superlative for of an unwieldily great size
“It should be borne in mind that bus passengers generally have less bulky luggage than railway passengers.”
Superlative for thickset or heavily built
“Narrow aisles and small seats into which bulky people must squeeze can make planes uncomfortable and annoy other passengers.”
Superlative for having an excess of body fat
“If thou art a fat and bulky man, moving heavily along, thou dost not walk, thou dost lumber.”
Superlative for made of bulky or heavy material
“This tricky strategy gives people the impression that the rest of my body is as thin as my legs and that I'm just wearing a bulky sweater, not a bulky body.”
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