Bulbous Meaning in English
word
ˈbəɫbəs
BUHL-buhs
bˈʌlbəs
BUL-buhs
Definition
Having a rounded, swollen shape like a bulb. Often used to describe parts of plants, noses, or objects that are fat and round at the end.
Usage & Nuances
'Bulbous' is formal or descriptive, not slang. Common collocations: 'bulbous nose,' 'bulbous plant roots.' Not to be confused with 'bulky' (large/heavy) or 'bubbly' (full of bubbles/personality). Often relates to appearance or physical shape.
Spanish: bulboso - redondeado (forma)Portuguese (BR): bulboso - arredondado (forma)Portuguese (PT): bulboso - arredondado (forma)Chinese (Simplified): 球状的 - 隆起的Chinese (Traditional): 球狀的 - 隆起的Hindi: गोलाकार - बल्ब जैसाArabic: بصيلي - منتفخ (الشكل)Bengali: ফোলানো - গোলাকার (পেঁয়াজ বা গাঁটের মতো)Russian: пухлый - выпуклый - луковичныйJapanese: 球状の - 丸くふくらんだVietnamese: phình to - phình raKorean: 둥글고 불룩한 - 구근 모양의Turkish: şişkin - yuvarlak (soğan gibi)Urdu: گول مٹول - پیاز کی شکل کاIndonesian: menggelembung - berbentuk bulat (seperti umbi)
Example Sentences
The flower has a bulbous base underground.
basic
He has a bulbous nose.
basic
The tree’s roots are thick and bulbous.
basic
Her cheeks became bulbous after the tooth surgery.
natural
Those old glass lamps had a bulbous shape at the bottom.
natural
The frog’s eyes look kind of bulbous at night.
natural