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bulbous

adjective

Definition of bulbousnext
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 The buds are fairly typical, with a bulbous driver housing and an extended stem that sits outside the ear. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 The bulbous growths on the ends of the mycelia burst, releasing even more spores into the air to infect even more unsuspecting ants. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 6 Aug. 2026 This charming ceiling fixture brings that same timeless appeal to modern homes, with a bulbous silhouette that adds character to kitchens, dining rooms, and entryways. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 27 July 2026 The result is a bulbous body covered in scraggly fur atop four spindly legs, a stout head and little to no neck. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bulbous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulbous
  1. rounded
  2. round
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  • Regardless of what's inside, the Mac mini remains a gorgeous, sandblasted aluminum slab with a roughly square footprint, rounded corners, and sharp edges.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The style features clear vinyl uppers accompanied by rounded open toes and thick clear straps that kept the footwear in place.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of rounded
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  • In a crockery pot, my father steams cauliflower, stirring it round and round.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The original Ladybird housed the smallest round mechanical movement then produced in series, turning an exercise in extreme miniaturization into the foundation for some of the brand’s most imaginative jewelry watches.
    — Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of round

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“Bulbous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulbous. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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