Definitions
- Describing a person or object that is large and heavy. - Referring to something that is cumbersome or difficult to move due to its size. - Talking about something that is imposing or intimidating due to its size or appearance.
- Describing something that is large and takes up a lot of space. - Referring to an object that is difficult to store or transport due to its size. - Talking about something that is heavy and unwieldy due to its size or shape.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is large and heavy.
- 2Both can refer to objects that are difficult to move or transport.
- 3Both can be used to describe people or objects that are imposing or intimidating due to their size.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Hulky is less commonly used than bulky.
- 2Shape: Hulky emphasizes a large and heavy appearance, while bulky emphasizes taking up a lot of space.
- 3Movement: Hulky suggests difficulty in movement due to weight, while bulky suggests difficulty in storage or transportation due to size.
- 4Connotation: Hulky can imply strength or power, while bulky can imply inconvenience or awkwardness.
- 5Formality: Bulky is more commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, while hulky is more informal and less versatile.
Remember this!
Hulky and bulky are synonyms that describe something that is large and heavy. However, hulky emphasizes a large and heavy appearance, often with an implication of strength or power, while bulky emphasizes taking up a lot of space, often with an implication of inconvenience or awkwardness. Additionally, hulky is less commonly used and more informal than bulky.
