hulking
UK: ˈhʌlkɪŋ | US: ˈhʌlkɪŋ
adj. very large, heavy, or clumsy in appearance
The word "hulking" derives from "hulk," which originally referred to a large, unwieldy ship (from Old English "hulc" and Middle Dutch "hulk"). Over time, "hulk" expanded to describe anything massive or cumbersome. The suffix "-ing" transforms the noun into an adjective, emphasizing the characteristic of being bulky or awkwardly large. The evolution reflects a metaphorical shift from nautical terminology to general physical description.
A hulking figure blocked the narrow alleyway.
The hulking machinery took up most of the factory floor.
He struggled to move the hulking antique wardrobe.
The hulking SUV barely fit into the parking space.
Despite his hulking size, the athlete moved with surprising agility.