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chunkiness

chunkiness

1 3.8
A texture with large pieces that feels thick
  • noun
  • /ˈtʃʌŋkɪnəs/
translation icon : grosor
  • The chunkiness of the stew made it very filling.

Examples

  • The chunkiness of the soup made it very filling.

  • She liked the chunkiness of the knit sweater because it felt warm and cozy.

  • The chunkiness of the salsa added a satisfying texture to the dish.

  • I love the chunkiness of this knitted sweater.

  • The soup had a delightful chunkiness, filled with hearty vegetables and large pieces of meat.

  • I appreciate the chunkiness of this knit sweater, which makes it warm and cozy for winter.

  • The dessert featured a surprising chunkiness from the large chunks of chocolate and nuts mixed throughout.

Synonyms

lumpiness
vschunkiness
2 4.4

The feel of many small bumps on a surface

refers to larger pieces and overall thickness rather than small bumps
bulkiness
vschunkiness
1 3.9

Being large and hard to carry or move

focuses on thickness and containing big pieces rather than handling difficulty
granularity
vschunkiness
  • Specialized
7.2

A thing made of large grains or particles

focuses on overall thickness and mass rather than particle size
blockiness
vschunkiness
7.5

Large square shapes that make a building or object look chunky and not detailed

emphasizes thickness and large pieces rather than simple angular shape

Antonyms

smoothness
1 2.6

How something works without pauses or problems

thinness
1 4.2

Lack of strong, detailed ideas or proof in a text

How Chunky

chunkiness
1 3.8
lumpiness
2 4.4
smoothness
5 1.9

Surface Forms

chunkiness singular
chunkinesses plural

Morphology

chunkiness = chunky (transparent) = chunk + y + ness

Formed from 'chunk' -> 'chunky' -> 'chunkiness'; the meaning 'having large pieces or thickness' is directly predictable.

Etymology

Chunkiness comes from the word chunk, which means 'large piece' or 'lump', plus -iness to make a noun. So chunkiness describes being thick or full of big pieces, like a soup or sweater that feels chunky.