Bulging Meaning in English
word · lemma: bulge
ˈbəɫdʒɪŋ
BUL-jing
bˈʌldʒɪŋ
BUL-jing
Definition
Describes something that sticks out or is swollen because it is filled or under pressure. It is often used for objects or body parts that have a rounded, swollen appearance.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly descriptive, used for physical things (bags, eyes, pockets, muscles). It can sound informal or neutral. Common collocations: 'bulging eyes', 'bulging pockets', 'bulging muscles'. Not used for emotions or abstract ideas.
Spanish: abultado - protuberantePortuguese (BR): inchado - protuberantePortuguese (PT): inchado - protuberanteChinese (Simplified): 鼓胀的 - 膨胀的Chinese (Traditional): 鼓脹的 - 膨脹的Hindi: फूला हुआ - उभरा हुआArabic: منتفخ - بارزBengali: ফোলা - উঁচানোRussian: выпуклый - вздувшийсяJapanese: 膨らんだ - 飛び出したVietnamese: phồng lên - căng phồngKorean: 불룩한 - 부풀어 오른Turkish: şişkin - kabarıkUrdu: ابھرا ہوا - پُھولا ہواIndonesian: menggelembung - menonjol
Example Sentences
His bag was bulging with books.
basic
She had bulging eyes after staying up all night.
basic
The wallet was bulging with money.
basic
His muscles looked bulging under his tight shirt.
natural
The suitcase is so bulging it can barely close.
natural
His pockets were bulging after he shopped at the market.
natural