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 curved bulbous head is specifically designed for G-spot stimulation.
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Anna Miller, Miami Herald, 20 June 2024
Forgo bulbous or ultra-delicate stemware, which takes up too much space and often feels too precious to use.
—Sophie Dodd, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
His bulbous, bright orange plastic eyes watched over us every Christmas.
—Joanna Solotaroff, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Both are bulbous tropical plants that bloom in winter in the northern hemisphere, and both are poisonous if ingested.
—Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
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Anna Miller, Miami Herald, 20 June 2024
Forgo bulbous or ultra-delicate stemware, which takes up too much space and often feels too precious to use.
—Sophie Dodd, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
His bulbous, bright orange plastic eyes watched over us every Christmas.
—Joanna Solotaroff, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Both are bulbous tropical plants that bloom in winter in the northern hemisphere, and both are poisonous if ingested.
—Dr. Nick Goltz, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulbous
Adjective
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The stout cask brings a rounded creamy mouthfeel to the palate, with caramel, coffee, milk chocolate, and cooked malt/cereal porridge flavors.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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The book was a rounded portrait of a man fighting his alcoholism.—
Madeline Cash,
The Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Açaí Berries Açaí berries are small, round, dark purple berries grown in Central and South America.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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The round frame remains very popular, but the new version is made of titanium, a lighter metal that is more durable than stainless steel.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Legendary Glow Colour Balm in a circular placement on the apples of the cheeks for a doll-like look.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
23 Jan. 2025
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The lounge is done with a circular bronze and quartzite bar top and blue leather stools.—
John Mariani,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Bulbous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulbous. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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