BLOCKISH Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

blockish

adjective

Definition of blockish

as in blocky

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Recent Examples of blockish The venue was a blockish and forbidding space called Magazine, which squats in a loop of the Thames, in southeast London. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 PowerBlock’s blockish design has critics comparing it to reaching into a toaster but the brand has solid loyalty among serious home-gym owners and strength enthusiasts. — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Stylistically, these bulky sculptures are like many in the show, whether large or small — solid, blockish, refined but not delicate. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2021

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blockish

Adjective

The bathroom’s been updated, too, with a soaking tub and blocky tiling.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 12 Oct. 2026
The Jaguar Type 01 is a long, low-slung electric sedan featuring imposing, blocky styling -- a far cry from sleek Jaguars of the past.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of blocky

Adjective

But a big cooler is one guest that can really crash and burn the party – a hard, bulky nuisance that's uncomfortable on or near the bed and unsecure outside the vehicle.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026
Those bulky glass instruments break easily and need high electrical voltage to run.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026