Bulky and Gangling

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Bulky adjective - Of a size greater than average of its kind.

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Gangling is an antonym for bulky.

Nearby Words: bulk, bulked, bulking

Gangling adjective - Being tall, thin and usually loose-jointed.

Usage example: the riders at the barn just loved the gangling newborn colt

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Bulky is an antonym for gangling.

Nearby Words: gangly, ganglion

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Gangling and Bulky. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/bulky/gangling

Bulky & Gangling. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/bulky/gangling>.

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