bulging

• Décrit quelque chose qui dépasse vers l'extérieur ou qui est rempli au point de faire saillie.

Describes something that swells outward or is filled to the point of protruding.

1. Swelling outwardB1formal

   Curving or protruding outward, often due to pressure or fullness.

   Renflé, bombé

   • The bag was bulging with groceries.
   • His bulging muscles showed his dedication to training.
   • The walls were bulging from the pressure of the water.

   Synonymesconvexprojectingprominentprotrudingprotuberantpuffyswellingtumescent

   Antonymesconcavedepressedflathollowsunken

2. Prominent or noticeableB2informal

   Sticking out in a way that is easily seen or noticed.

   proéminent, saillant

   • She had a bulging folder full of important documents.
   • The bulging eyes of the fish were a sign of its species.
   • His bulging pockets suggested he was carrying many items.

   Synonymesjuttingprojectingprominentprotrudingprotuberant

   Antonymesflatinconspicuoussubtleunobtrusive

• Verbe désignant le fait de gonfler, de saillir ou de dépasser vers l’extérieur, souvent sous l’effet d’une pression interne ou d’un contenu trop plein.

A verb used to indicate the act of swelling, protruding, or sticking out outward, often due to internal pressure or fullness.

1. Swell outwardB1formal

   To stick out or swell from a surface or container.

   renfler

   • His pockets bulged with coins.
   • The bag bulged with groceries.
   • Her eyes bulged in surprise.

   Synonymesbagballoonbellyjutpouchprojectprotrudestick outswell

   Antonymesflattenrecedesink

2. Increase in size or numberB2formal

   To become larger or more numerous, often temporarily.

   Augmenter en taille ou en nombre

   • The population of the city bulged during the festival.
   • The file size bulged after adding the images.
   • The budget bulged due to unexpected expenses.

   Synonymesballoonenlargeescalateexpandgrowincreasemushroomsurgeswell

   Antonymescontractdecreaseshrink

Variantes phrasalbulge out