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bulbous

/ˈbʌl.bəs/

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adjective

/ˈbʌl.bəs/C1formal
  • ruОписывает что-то, имеющее форму луковицы; круглое, вздутое или толстое, что считается непривлекательным.

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.

    ruЛуковицеобразный

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

    Synonymsbulb-shapedbulblikebulgingglobularroundswollen

  2. Curving outwardB2formal

    Having a rounded, protruding, or bulging form.

    ruВыпуклый

    • 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.

    Synonymsbulgingconvexprotrudingprotuberantroundedswelling

    Antonymsconcaveflathollowrecessedsunken

Forms
  • more bulbous comparative form
  • most bulbous superlative form
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