Definitions and Examples of bulky, clumsy, awkward
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Taking up a lot of space; large and unwieldy.
Example
The suitcase was too bulky to carry on the plane, so he had to check it in.
Lacking coordination or grace; awkward in movement or action.
Example
She felt clumsy in her new high heels and almost tripped on the stairs.
Lacking skill or dexterity; causing difficulty or embarrassment.
Example
He felt awkward trying to dance with his two left feet.
Key Differences: bulky vs clumsy vs awkward
- 1Bulky refers to something that is large and unwieldy, taking up a lot of space.
- 2Clumsy describes a person who lacks coordination or grace, often resulting in awkward movements.
- 3Awkward refers to something that is difficult or embarrassing, often due to a lack of skill or dexterity.
Effective Usage of bulky, clumsy, awkward
- 1Physical Descriptions: Use these antonyms to describe people's physical attributes.
- 2Object Descriptions: Use these antonyms to describe objects that are not slender or graceful.
- 3Comparisons: Use these antonyms to compare and contrast different physical attributes.
Remember this!
The antonyms of svelt are bulky, clumsy, and awkward. These words describe physical attributes that are opposite to being slender or graceful. Use these antonyms to describe people's physical attributes or objects that are not slender or graceful, and to make comparisons between different physical attributes.
