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
Hyacinth Bridgerton The curious, feisty Hyacinth Bridgerton—named after the bulbous purple flower—is the youngest child in the Bridgerton family.
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
There’s a big roof scoop and bulbous arches, concealing an 1,100-horsepower V8 that also makes 850 lb-ft of torque.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 28 Jan. 2026
In another bathroom, the firm designed a bulbous vanity covered in parchment leather with a waterproof high-gloss finish.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Depending on sun, shade, and mood, meals can be taken in different locations—in the main lodge, on a private veranda, or between the bulbous trunks of baobabs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
There’s a big roof scoop and bulbous arches, concealing an 1,100-horsepower V8 that also makes 850 lb-ft of torque.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 28 Jan. 2026
In another bathroom, the firm designed a bulbous vanity covered in parchment leather with a waterproof high-gloss finish.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Depending on sun, shade, and mood, meals can be taken in different locations—in the main lodge, on a private veranda, or between the bulbous trunks of baobabs.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bulbous
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The actress sported heeled platform penny loafers, featuring the classic penny shape, with a strap across the vamp, apron stitching and a rounded square toe.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Its elegant, rounded boxes for column and row numbers and lucid formula-building bar are wonders to behold.—
Edward Mendelson,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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The 27-mile round-trip climb from Idaho Springs to the peak of the fourteener formerly known as Mount Evans dates back to 1962.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The script unfortunately goes round and round in circles with the characters constantly repeating and contradicting themselves.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Bulbous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bulbous. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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