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Bulbous

usgb/ˈbʌlbəs/Volume
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Visual ImageryPlay
Use 'bulbous' to create a strong mental image of something rounded and oversized. SlideHe wore a hat with a bulbous crown that made him stand out.
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Slightly NegativePlay
'Bulbous' often has a mildly negative connotation, implying awkwardness or ungainliness. SlideShe couldn’t see past his bulbous nose.
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Physical CharacteristicsPlay
'Bulbous' is commonly used to describe body parts that are unusually rounded. SlideThe old man chuckled, his bulbous cheeks jiggling.