bulked
Grew much larger
Bulked is the past tense of bulk.
To bulk is to swell or expand in size or volume: He bulked up over the summer.
In fitness contexts, bulking means deliberately gaining weight, usually muscle mass through heavy eating and training.
Something that bulks large looms prominently or matters greatly: The decision bulked large in her memory.
Competitive physique athlete
- physiqueBodily structure and form
- swoleExtremely muscular, informally
- rippedTorn or very muscular
- jackedExtremely muscular, slang
pumped · shredded · toned · biceps · triceps · musculature · gains · hypertrophy
Hidden accumulated valuables
- cacheConcealed storage spot
- accumulatedGradually collected or gathered
- amassedGathered in abundance
- stockedFilled with goods
stored · inventory · supplies · reserves · provisions · larder · pantry · warehouse
Increased in size
- expandedMade larger or wider
- swelledIncreased in volume
- inflatedExpanded with gas
- distendedSwollen from pressure within
padded · puffed · thickened · filled · stuffed · augmented · amplified · bloated
Indigestible food matter
- branCereal grain husk
- psylliumSoluble fiber from seed husks
- flaxseedOil-yielding fiber crop seed
- oatsCereal grain for porridge
whole-grain · digestive · regularity · cereal · supplemented · dietary · laxative
bodybuilder
Competitive physique athlete
jacked · pumped · shredded · toned · biceps · triceps · musculature · gains · hypertrophy · protein
hoard
Hidden accumulated valuables
- cacheConcealed storage spot
- accumulatedGradually collected or gathered
- amassedGathered in abundance
stocked · stored · inventory · supplies · reserves · provisions · larder · pantry · warehouse · depot
enlarged
Increased in size
distended · padded · puffed · thickened · filled · stuffed · augmented · amplified · bloated · plumped
roughage
Indigestible food matter
oats · whole-grain · digestive · regularity · cereal · supplemented · dietary · laxative
bulkedslimmed
Became more slender
slimmed down · thinned · cut · shrank · shrunk
bulkedcompressed
Reduced by pressure
condensed · compacted · reduced · thinned · streamlined
- bulk upGain muscle mass
- bulk goodsProducts sold in mass
- bulk buyingAcquiring goods in quantity
- bulk mailDiscounted high-volume postage
- buy in bulk
- bulk buyPurchase in large quantity