Definitions
- Describing a person or object that is large and heavy. - Referring to something that is awkwardly or clumsily large. - Talking about something that is imposing or intimidating due to its size.
- Describing something that is large and takes up a lot of space. - Referring to something that is difficult to move or transport due to its size. - Talking about something that is cumbersome or unwieldy due to its size.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is large in size.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people or objects.
- 3Both words can have a negative connotation.
- 4Both words can be used to describe something that is difficult to move or transport.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Hulking emphasizes a large and heavy appearance, while bulky emphasizes taking up a lot of space.
- 2Ease of movement: Bulky implies something that is difficult to move or transport, while hulking may not necessarily be difficult to move.
- 3Connotation: Hulking can imply an imposing or intimidating presence, while bulky may not have this connotation.
- 4Usage: Hulking is less commonly used than bulky in everyday language.
- 5Intensity: Hulking has a stronger connotation than bulky.
Remember this!
Hulking and bulky both describe something that is large in size, but they differ in their emphasis on appearance and ease of movement. Hulking emphasizes a large and heavy appearance, while bulky emphasizes taking up a lot of space. Bulky implies something that is difficult to move or transport, while hulking may not necessarily be difficult to move. Hulking has a stronger connotation than bulky and is less commonly used in everyday language.
