Synonyms of gibbous

Antonyms of gibbous

Collocations of gibbous

gibbous moon
Frequency: 90 %

The gibbous moon shone brightly in the night sky.

gibbous shape
Frequency: 75 %

The pumpkin had a gibbous shape, perfect for carving.

gibbous phase
Frequency: 60 %

The moon was in its gibbous phase, appearing more than half but less than full.

gibbous appearance
Frequency: 45 %

The shadow cast a gibbous appearance on the wall.

gibbous sky
Frequency: 30 %

The clouds covered the gibbous sky, obscuring the stars.

Idiomatic Expressions for gibbous

  • Phrase: gibbous phase
    Meaning: refers to a phase in a cycle where something is more than half but not quite complete
    Usage: The project is in its gibbous phase, nearing completion.