Synonyms for

Bulging

Verb / ˈbʌldʒɪŋ / Another word for bulging — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

swollen or protruding outwards

Synonyms & similar words

bulk convex protuberant popout bulgeout concave bag comeout start pop bugout bellying bulbous protrude bellied bulgy bulge pouch protruding swollen puffy bloated expanded engorged inflated overinflated overblown jutting projecting prominent swelling distended swollen puffed bloated expanded inflated overinflated overblown

Example sentences

  1. The frog's throat was bulging with the insects it had eaten.
  2. The bag was bulging with all the toys inside.
  3. She noticed a bulging vein on her leg.
  4. The man's bulging muscles made him look like a bodybuilder.
  5. The balloon was so bulging it popped.

Quotes

  • His eyes bulging with excitement, he ran towards the finish line.
  • The bulging watermelon looked ripe and juicy.
  • The bulging clouds signaled an incoming storm.

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