Gibbous

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɪbəs/

Definitions of gibbous

adjective Gibbous is an adjective that describes the shape of the moon when it is more than half but less than fully illuminated.

Example Sentences

A1 The moon looks gibbous tonight.

A2 I saw a gibbous shape in the sky last night.

B1 The gibbous moon illuminated the path through the forest.

B2 The gibbous phase of the moon occurs when it is more than half but less than full.

C1 The gibbous moon hung low in the sky, casting a soft glow over the landscape.

C2 The gibbous moon, with its slightly curved shape, was a breathtaking sight in the night sky.

Examples of gibbous in a Sentence

formal The gibbous moon was almost full, shining brightly in the night sky.

informal I love how the gibbous moon looks tonight, it's so cool!

slang Check out that gibbous moon, it's massive!

figurative Her smile was like a gibbous moon, partially hidden but still radiant.

Grammatical Forms of gibbous

• past tense: gibboused
• plural: gibbouses
• comparative: more gibbous
• superlative: most gibbous
• present tense: gibbous
• future tense: will be gibbous
• perfect tense: have been gibbous
• continuous tense: is being gibbous
• singular: gibbous
• positive degree: gibbous
• infinitive: to be gibbous
• gerund: gibbousing
• participle: gibboused

Origin and Evolution of gibbous

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'gibbous' originated from the Latin word 'gibbosus' meaning humpbacked or protuberant.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'gibbous' has evolved to refer specifically to the shape of the moon when it is more than half but less than fully illuminated.