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Hulking

usgb/ˈhʌlkɪŋ/Volume
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Size EmphasisPlay
Use it to emphasize the large size of an object, often to the point of being unwieldy. SlideThe hulking wardrobe barely fit through the bedroom door.
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Not Always LiteralPlay
Can describe an abstract concept that feels large and dominating. SlideThe project loomed like a hulking shadow over the team.
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Often implies that the large size is cumbersome or unwelcome. SlideThe hulking machine took up too much space.
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