chunkier

IPA/ˈtʃʌŋ.ki/
IPA/ˈtʃʌŋ.ki/

chunkier — 形容詞

  • chunkierpositive
  • chunkierercomparative
  • chunkierestsuperlative

1. relating to clothing or accessories that feel noticeably heavy, solid, or made f

1.形容詞B1
釋義

厚實的

衣物厚實或珠寶粗大

relating to clothing or accessories that feel noticeably heavy, solid, or made from thick material — used when comparing one item with another, such as a wool sweater versus a thin cotton one, or a heavy bracelet versus a delicate chain.

例句

Walid's new wool sweater is much chunkier than the thin jumper he used to wear.

Walid 的新羊毛衣比他以前穿的薄套頭衫厚實得多。

be + much chunkier + than [item]

Chiara chose a chunkier pair of hiking boots for the snowy mountain trail.

Chiara 為了雪地山路挑選了一雙更厚實的登山靴。

chunkier + noun phrase

常見搭配
  • chunkier sweater
  • chunkier boots
  • chunkier necklace
  • chunkier bracelet
  • chunkier knit
  • chunkier frame
同義詞
  • bulkier

    focuses on large size and taking up more space, while 'chunkier' emphasises solid thickness

  • heavier

    focuses on weight rather than thickness of material

  • thicker

    more general term for any object with greater distance between opposite sides

反義詞
  • thinner

    lighter material or smaller cross-section

  • finer

    delicate or slender, often of jewellery or knitwear

文法句型

be + chunkier + than

much chunkier

chunkier + noun

用法筆記

Commonly used with clothing items like sweaters, scarves, boots, and with jewellery such as necklaces, bracelets, or rings. Often implies a deliberate fashion choice toward bolder or more substantial accessories.

常見錯誤

This necklace is more chunky than that one.
This necklace is chunkier than that one.
The comparative of 'chunky' is 'chunkier', not 'more chunky', for most standard usage.

2. having a body shape that is short, broad, and solidly built — used especially wh

2.形容詞B1
釋義

矮胖的

身材矮而壯實

having a body shape that is short, broad, and solidly built — used especially when comparing a person or animal to another that is taller or more slender.

例句

Gabriel looked chunkier than his older brother even though they weighed the same.

Gabriel 雖然體重和哥哥一樣,但看起來比哥哥矮胖。

look + chunkier + than + noun

The village corgi appeared much chunkier after winter, its thick fur hiding its slim frame.

村子裡那隻柯基犬過完冬天後顯得矮胖許多,濃密的毛遮住了牠纖瘦的身形。

appear + much chunkier

常見搭配
  • chunkier build
  • chunkier figure
  • chunkier frame
  • look chunkier
  • grow chunkier
同義詞
  • stockier

    more neutral and often considered less informal; emphasises sturdy structure

  • sturdier

    focuses on strength and solidness rather than overall shape

  • heavier

    directly about weight rather than body shape

反義詞
  • slimmer

    thinner, more slender physique

  • leaner

    less body mass, more athletic build

文法句型

be + chunkier + than

look + chunkier

appear + chunkier

用法筆記

Can describe both people and animals. More neutral than 'fatter' but still implies a sturdy, solid shape rather than slimness. Often used with animals that naturally have a stocky build, such as bulldogs or corgis.

常見錯誤

My sister is more chunky than me.
My sister is chunkier than me.
'Chunkier' is the standard comparative form; 'more chunky' is non-standard.

3. describing a food or mixture that contains solid pieces or small lumps rather th

3.形容詞B1
釋義

有塊狀的

含有固體塊狀物

describing a food or mixture that contains solid pieces or small lumps rather than being smooth — used especially when comparing two versions of the same dish or product.

例句

Andrés prefers chunkier peanut butter with visible nut pieces mixed into the paste.

Andrés 比較喜歡有明顯花生碎粒的塊狀花生醬。

chunkier + noun (peanut butter)

Sade made her vegetable soup chunkier by adding big cubes of carrot and potato.

Sade 在蔬菜湯裡加了更多大塊的紅蘿蔔和馬鈴薯,讓湯更有料。

make + object + chunkier + than

常見搭配
  • chunkier sauce
  • chunkier soup
  • chunkier salsa
  • chunkier texture
  • chunkier peanut butter
同義詞
  • lumpier

    more negative connotation; suggests unwanted or uneven lumps

  • thicker

    can describe chunkier texture but focuses on consistency rather than presence of solid pieces

  • coarser

    describes larger particles, especially in ground foods like cornmeal or flour

反義詞
  • smoother

    uniform consistency without lumps

  • creamier

    smooth and rich, often of sauces or spreads

文法句型

be + chunkier + than

taste + chunkier

feel + chunkier

用法筆記

Most common with foods such as peanut butter, salsa, soup, and sauces where texture is a key quality. The opposite is 'smooth' or 'creamy'.

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常見搭配

副詞搭配

  • much chunkier
  • slightly chunkier
  • noticeably chunkier
  • significantly chunkier

常用片語

  • look chunkier
  • grow chunkier
  • make chunkier
  • appear chunkier

介系詞搭配

  • chunkier than