bulbous

• Beschreibt etwas, das die Form einer Zwiebel hat; rund, bauchig oder dick, oft unattraktiv wirkend.

Describes something that is shaped like a bulb; round, swollen, or fat in a way that is not considered attractive.

1. Shaped like a bulbB2formal

   Having a round, swollen, or bulb-like shape.

   Zwiebelförmig

   • The plant has a bulbous root system.
   • The old man had a bulbous nose.
   • The vase has a bulbous base that makes it stable.

   Synonymebulb-shapedbulblikebulgingglobularroundswollen

2. Curving outwardB2formal

   Having a rounded, protruding, or bulging form.

   Bauchig gewölbt

   • The bulbous dome of the cathedral is visible from miles away.
   • The sculpture features bulbous curves that catch the light.
   • The building's bulbous facade gives it a unique appearance.

   Synonymebulgingconvexprotrudingprotuberantroundedswelling

   Antonymeconcaveflathollowrecessedsunken