Word
chunky
US/ˈtʃəŋki/
UK/tʃˈʌŋki/
Definition
adj. thick, heavy, and solid rather than thin or light. You use this to describe food with large pieces, or a person with a strong, sturdy build.
adj. having a thick, heavy, or solid consistency; composed of large, distinct pieces. Often used to describe food textures or a sturdy physical build.
Examples
“I prefer chunky soup with big vegetables.”
“The recipe calls for chunky peanut butter instead of the smooth kind.”
“The artist favored a chunky impasto style, applying thick layers of paint to create a textured, three-dimensional surface on the canvas.”
Examples
simple
“I prefer chunky soup with big vegetables.”
contextual
“The recipe calls for chunky peanut butter instead of the smooth kind.”
complex
“The artist favored a chunky impasto style, applying thick layers of paint to create a textured, three-dimensional surface on the canvas.”
Etymology
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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