as in rounded
resembling a bulb in roundness often in an unattractive way
a big, bulbous nose
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Recent Examples of bulbous
These were nearing the end of the season but there were still plenty of the tightly closed, spiky bulbous vegetables for the picking.
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
The delightfully bulbous light now features color-changing, dimming, and smart home control.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 15 Apr. 2026
How to Plant Dahlia Tubers Dahlia tubers have a bulbous body at one end, and a small crown with future growth points called eyes at the other.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
Lounge chairs have become increasingly bulbous and cushy over the years, so Knoll’s Perron Pillo Lounge chair feels perfectly on trend.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
The delightfully bulbous light now features color-changing, dimming, and smart home control.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 15 Apr. 2026
How to Plant Dahlia Tubers Dahlia tubers have a bulbous body at one end, and a small crown with future growth points called eyes at the other.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026
Lounge chairs have become increasingly bulbous and cushy over the years, so Knoll’s Perron Pillo Lounge chair feels perfectly on trend.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulbous
Adjective
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Education is about shaping well-rounded people.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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In the opening scene of John Adams' The Gospel According to the Other Mary, the speaker delivers similarly well-rounded sound, with the deep, low strings coming through nicely.—
Christian de Looper,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2026
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Neapolitan pizza is characterized by a round, soft dough with a very thin center and a high, airy crust spotted with bits of char.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2026
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The teaser doesn’t give away much of the plot, but the best part is Pugh standing in a funeral wearing all-black furs and round black sunglasses.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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“Bulbous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulbous. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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