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bulbous

/ˈbʌl.bəs/

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adjective

C1formalcommon/ˈbʌl.bəs/

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

ruОписывает что-то, имеющее форму луковицы; круглое, вздутое или толстое, что считается непривлекательным.esDescribe algo que tiene forma de bulbo; redondeado, abultado o grueso, a menudo de manera poco atractiva.frDécrit quelque chose qui a la forme d'un bulbe ; rond, gonflé ou épais, souvent considéré comme peu attrayant.deBeschreibt etwas, das die Form einer Zwiebel hat; rund, bauchig oder dick, oft unattraktiv wirkend.ptDescreve algo que tem forma de bulbo; arredondado, inchado ou grosso, geralmente considerado pouco atraente.zh形容某物呈球茎状或鳞茎状,即圆鼓、膨胀或粗厚的,常被认为不美观。arصفة تصف شيئًا له شكل البصلة؛ أي مستدير ومنتفخ أو غليظ، وغالبًا ما يُستعمل للدلالة على شكل غير جاذب.

  1. Shaped like a bulb B2 formal

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

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

    ruЛуковицеобразныйescon forma de bulbofren forme de bulbedeZwiebelförmigptBulbosozh球茎状的arبصلي الشكل

    Synonyms: bulb-shapedbulblikebulgingglobularroundswollen

  2. Curving outward B2 formal

    Having a rounded, protruding, or bulging form.

    • 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.

    ruВыпуклыйesabultado, protuberantefrRenflé, bombédeBauchig gewölbtptBojozh凸起的arمُتَحَدِّب

    Synonyms: bulgingconvexprotrudingprotuberantroundedswelling

    Antonyms: concaveflathollowrecessedsunken

  • more bulbous comparative form
  • most bulbous superlative form