hulking

adjective

hulk·​ing ˈhəl-kiŋ How to pronounce hulking (audio)
: ponderous, massive
a hulking wrestler

Examples of hulking in a Sentence

A hulking figure appeared in the doorway. a heavy, hulking stone blocked the way
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When the hulking Lumon executive finds Mark, his eyes gleam with rage and something a little more like hunger. Erik Kain, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 The hulking character that the Gothic novelist conjured up — half man, half beast, all monster — will feature prominently in two upcoming movies from A-list directors that debut mere months apart. Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025 And while the base is a hulking 16 lb.—making it a bit of a nuisance to store away—a heavy food processor is a good thing. Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 21 Mar. 2025 Even back then, the structure was criticized as a hulking behemoth isolated from the Mall and the rest of the city. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hulking

Word History

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hulking was in 1698

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“Hulking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hulking. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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