bulbous

[ˈbʌlbəs]

bulbous Definition

• 1. fat, round, or bulging
• 2. shaped like a bulb

Using bulbous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bulbous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The bulbous nose of the clown made the children laugh.

• Example

  The plant has a bulbous root system.

• Example

  The building's architecture features bulbous domes and rounded arches.

bulbous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bulbous

• swollen
• puffy
• round
• globular
• bulging

Antonyms for bulbous

• flat
• sunken

Phrases with bulbous

• bulbous bow

  a type of bow on a ship that extends forward in a bulbous shape to reduce drag and increase fuel efficiency

  Example

  The new ship design features a bulbous bow that improves its speed and fuel consumption.

• bulbous plant

  a plant that grows from a bulb, such as a tulip or onion

  Example

  The garden is full of colorful bulbous plants in the spring.

• bulbous eyes

  eyes that are large, round, and protruding

  Example

  The cartoon character has big, bulbous eyes that make it look cute and funny.

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Summary: bulbous in Brief

The term 'bulbous' [ˈbʌlbəs] describes something that is fat, round, or bulging, or shaped like a bulb. It can refer to physical features like a bulbous nose or eyes, or to objects like a bulbous bow on a ship. The term also applies to plants that grow from bulbs, such as tulips and onions.