hulking — very large, heavy, and often clumsy or awkward in appearance
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very large, heavy, and often clumsy or awkward in appearance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhʌlkɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The hulking superhero couldn't fit through the revolving door at the bank.
- A hulking truck blocked the entire narrow street.
- Despite his hulking appearance, he was surprisingly gentle with the kittens.
hulking
ADJECTIVE[/ˈhʌlkɪŋ/]
very large, heavy, and often clumsy or awkward in appearance
The hulking bouncer blocked the entire doorway with his massive frame.
The hulking giant sits sulking after bulking!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'hulk' meaning the body or hull of a ship, especially an old or dismantled vessel. The word came to describe anything large, heavy, and unwieldy like an abandoned ship's hull.
Breakdown
hulk (large, heavy body/frame) + -ing (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The hulking superhero couldn't fit through the revolving door at the bank.”
“A hulking truck blocked the entire narrow street.”
“Despite his hulking appearance, he was surprisingly gentle with the kittens.”
“The hulking refrigerator barely squeezed into the tiny apartment kitchen.”
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