chunky

adjective

ˈchəŋ-kē How to pronounce chunky (audio)
Definition of chunkynext
1
as in thick
having small pieces or lumps spread throughout chunky peanut butter adds an interesting layer of texture when paired with jelly

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2
as in stout
being compact and broad in build and often short in stature a chunky little toddler

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3
as in fat
having or being of relatively great depth or extent from one surface to its opposite a chunky piece of bread

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Recent Examples of chunky Pair them with a chunky sweater and sneakers, or a classic button-down shirt and heeled booties this season. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026 Half of the models will walk with the mylar liner, and half will have a chunky glitter wing. — Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 This chunky blanket brings maximum coziness without too much difficulty (or any knitting needles). — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026 Best Color Statement Mallory is the most graphic pick here, a chunky wool geometric that leans abstract. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chunky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chunky
  1. thick
  2. stout
  3. fat
  4. lumpy
  5. sturdy
  6. nubby
  7. plump
  8. clumpy
Adjective
  • The theme spills out into a walled garden, where the pool (which could have been a Raj pond in a past life) is lined with white parasols and thick, cushioned loungers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • His lovely camel-hair coat and thick scarf on this cold day gave him an air of elegance.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of thick
Adjective
  • The Bearcats, however, can’t stay down for long as a stout Arlington Bowie squad comes calling.
    — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Some columns are short and stout, while others are tall – the tallest is 13 feet.
    — Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of stout
Adjective
  • Holsteins offer exceptional milk volume, but breeds such as the Jersey cow produce milk with a greater concentration of fat and other solids.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
  • All is peaceful under the long, lazy loggia laden with vibrant fuschia bougainvillaea – the Passeggiata dei Monaci – and in the neat orchards low-hanging with fat, bobbly Amalfi lemons.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of fat
Adjective
  • The pumpkin champ this year will win $9 per pound of pumpkin and have their lumpy gourd showcased during a parade through Half Moon Bay this weekend.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • On the lumpy pitch, players were warming up, the home team wearing black and white.
    — Vanda Mayer, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of lumpy
Adjective
  • The play, like a sturdy classic that Sheldon might love, runs over two hours with an intermission, not without dragging.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Flavors of plum, dark chocolate, and blueberry are supported by sturdy, yet silky tannins and the finish goes on for what seems like days.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of sturdy
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  • This sofa, upholstered in a nubby textile, similar to boucle or chenille fabric, is a structured alternative to the boneless couches running amok on Amazon—but it’s designed to be just as comfortable.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Rigatoni is our shape of choice for this recipe—its wide opening captures the nubby bits of sausage while its ridges hold onto the light, almost-creamy sauce.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of nubby
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, nano-hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid draw in and hold onto moisture, leaving skin feeling plump and supple without weighing it down.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The brothel is huge and painted black, like a plump beetle luxuriating in the sun, and the opulence of its internal decoration is matched by Kate herself.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of plump
Adjective
  • The even mixing of the isotopes suggests that it was formed from fine dust grains rather than clumpy, coarser material.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The clam chowder is perfectly balanced and not at all clumpy or overly thickened, and the lobster roll is one of the best in all of Boston.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
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“Chunky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chunky. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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