chunkiness

State of thickness

Chunkiness is the quality of being chunky—thick, solid, or composed of substantial pieces.

It describes texture in food the chunkiness of the salsa, body type he was self-conscious about his chunkiness, or visual weight in design.

In computing, chunkiness refers to how noticeably discrete the steps are in something meant to be smooth: the chunkiness of the frame rate.

texture

lumpy

Having irregular bumps

rough · uneven · gritty · granular · clumpy · nubby · knobbly · pebbled · gloopy · curdled

body

stocky

Short and solidly built

blocky · sturdy · squat · compact · solid · stout · brawny · barrel-chested · broad · pudgy

food

salsa

Spicy tomato condiment

guacamole · marinara · stew · chutney · hummus · relish · porridge · oatmeal · mashed potatoes · cottage cheese

knitting

bulky

Large and awkward to handle

  • yarnTwisted strand for crafts
  • woolSheared animal fiber
  • cable-knitRaised braided knitting pattern

oversized · cozy · handknit · roving · textured · sweater · cardigan · scarf · blanket

Categories
Opposites
physical bulk/thickness

chunkinessslenderness

Narrow, slight quality

thinness · slimness · leanness · skinniness · slightness

design aesthetic

chunkinesssleekness

Smooth, lustrous quality

elegance · streamlined design · slenderness · refinement · minimalism

texture/consistency

chunkinesssmoothness

Freedom from irregularity

creaminess · fineness · silkiness · uniformity · homogeneity

Family

chunky, chunk, chunks, chunking, chunkier, chunkiest

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G