bulkiness
/ˈbəl-kē-nəs also ˈbu̇l- How to pronounce bulkiness (audio)/ (ame, mw)
bulkiness — noun
1. the quality of being so large or thick in shape that something is awkward to car
the quality of being so large or thick in shape that something is awkward to carry, fit into a space, or handle easily.
Mina regretted the bulkiness of her winter boots while packing for the train trip.
the bulkiness of [object] in a packing context
The printer's bulkiness made it hard to fit under the bedroom desk.
bulkiness causing storage problems
Jamal replaced his old coat because its bulkiness slowed him on the stairs.
Even folded flat, the tent's bulkiness took up half the car trunk.
- unwieldiness
stresses that the object is hard to handle or move because of its size
- cumbersomeness
broader and slightly more formal; can also describe something awkward in design
- compactness
emphasises a small shape that uses space efficiently
- portability
focuses on being easy to carry from one place to another
文法句型
the bulkiness of [object]
because of the bulkiness of [object]
用法筆記
Usually used for physical objects, furniture, equipment, or clothing that take up too much space. Unlike heaviness, it points mainly to awkward size or shape rather than weight alone.