Bulbous

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌlbəs/

Definitions of bulbous

adjective refers to something that is round and bulging in shape, like a bulb

Example Sentences

A1 The pumpkin had a bulbous shape.

A2 She picked a bulbous flower from the garden.

B1 The chef created a dish with bulbous mushrooms.

B2 The scientist studied the bulbous growth on the plant.

C1 The artist's sculpture featured a bulbous figure.

C2 The architect designed a building with bulbous domes.

Examples of bulbous in a Sentence

formal The bulbous shape of the plant's root system allows for efficient water storage.

informal I love the look of those bulbous flowers in the garden.

slang Check out the bulbous nose on that guy!

figurative Her bulbous personality filled the room with joy.

Grammatical Forms of bulbous

• past tense: bulbed
• plural: bulbous
• comparative: more bulbous
• superlative: most bulbous
• present tense: bulbs
• future tense: will be bulbous
• perfect tense: have been bulbous
• continuous tense: is being bulbous
• singular: bulbous
• positive degree: bulbous
• infinitive: to be bulbous
• gerund: bulbing
• participle: bulbing

Origin and Evolution of bulbous

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'bulbous' originated from the Latin word 'bulbus' meaning bulb or round swelling.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something round or swollen, the term 'bulbous' has evolved to also imply a shape that is rounded or protruding, often used in botany to describe plants with bulb-shaped roots or flowers.