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bulbous

[buhl-buhs] / ˈbʌl bəs /


ADJECTIVE
jutting
Synonyms




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It featured floral motifs on fabrics or as accessories, while sculptural bulbous dresses were inspired by the work of Kenya-born ceramicist Magdelene Odundo.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

On view are examples of bulbous book bindings, acid-etched vases, satin capes, parchment-covered cabinets, angular decanters, diamond-decorated cloche hats, geometric malachite brooches, stark bas-reliefs, Brancusi-faced collar ads, and boxy, black-lacquer screens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

According to company lore, Harmsworth took inspiration for the bottles' bulbous shape from the Indian clubs he used for exercise following a crippling car accident.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

They’re uncomfortably wedged into black dress shoes, with bulbous flesh spilling out over the edges.

From Slate • Jul. 18, 2025

A large, bulbous creature the size of a cow but with no distinct shape twisted and seethed along the ground in the corridor outside.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner




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