chunky
ˈtʃʌŋki
chunkierchunkiest
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Definition of chunky - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
texturehaving thick pieces or chunks
  • The soup was chunky with vegetables.
bulky lumpy thick
2.
objectlarge and thick in size
  • The chunky table took up most of the room.
bulky hefty
3.
clothingmade of thick bulky material
  • She wore a chunky sweater.
bulky heavy thick
4.
appearancebroad and heavy in build
  • He has a chunky physique.
stocky sturdy
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wide heel often square in shape
She wore boots with a chunky heel.

Origin of chunky

English, chunk (thick piece)

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blockyadj.
solidity
appearing solid and chunky

Examples of chunky in a sentence

  • He preferred chunky salsa with his chips.
  • The chunky sweater kept her warm during winter.
  • He admired the chunky bracelet on her wrist.
  • He bought a chunky scarf for the winter.
  • The chunky knit hat kept her warm.
  • The chunky sweater kept him warm.

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  1. French:avec de gros morceaux, massif, ...
  2. German:stückig, klobig, ...
  3. Italian:grosso, massiccio, ...
  4. Spanish:grueso, robusto, ...
  5. Portuguese:grosso, robusto, ...
  6. Chinese:块状的, 厚重的, ...
  7. Japanese:具だくさんの, 大きくて厚い, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَكَتِّل, سَمِيك, ...
  9. Hebrew:גּוּשִׁי, מְגוּשָׁם, ...
  10. Russian:густой, массивный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:густий, великий, ...
  12. Hindi:मोटे टुकड़ों वाला, मोटा, ...

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