Bulging

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌlʤɪŋ/

Definitions of bulging

verb present participle of bulge

Example Sentences

A1 The balloon is bulging with air.

A2 His backpack was bulging with books.

B1 The suitcase was bulging with clothes.

B2 The athlete's muscles were bulging with strength.

C1 The chef's apron was bulging with cooking utensils.

C2 The banker's briefcase was bulging with confidential documents.

adjective swollen or sticking out in a rounded shape

Example Sentences

A1 The balloon was bulging with air.

A2 Her backpack was bulging with books.

B1 The suitcase was bulging with clothes.

B2 The athlete's muscles were bulging with strength.

C1 The veins in his neck were bulging as he lifted the heavy weight.

C2 The bulging muscles of the bodybuilder were a sight to behold.

Examples of bulging in a Sentence

formal The bulging veins on his forehead indicated high blood pressure.

informal She wore a dress that showed off her bulging muscles.

slang His bulging wallet made him popular with his friends.

figurative The bulging population in the city is putting a strain on resources.

Grammatical Forms of bulging

• past tense: bulged
• plural: bulgings
• comparative: more bulging
• superlative: most bulging
• present tense: bulge
• future tense: will bulge
• perfect tense: have bulged
• continuous tense: is bulging
• singular: bulging
• positive degree: bulging
• infinitive: to bulge
• gerund: bulging
• participle: bulging

Origin and Evolution of bulging

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'bulging' originated from the Middle English word 'bulge' which came from the Old French word 'boulge' meaning a swelling or rounded projection.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bulging' has retained its original meaning of swelling or protruding, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe anything that appears to be sticking out or protruding noticeably.