bulging — Swelling or curving outward, especially because filled to capacity or overfilled
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Swelling or curving outward, especially because filled to capacity or overfilled
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- After eating three servings of Korean BBQ, his stomach was noticeably bulging.
- The civil service exam candidate's bag was bulging with textbooks and reference materials.
- The bodybuilder flexed his bulging biceps for the camera.
bulging
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/]
Swelling or curving outward, especially because filled to capacity or overfilled
His backpack was bulging with textbooks before the final exam.
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Bulge derives from Latin bulga, meaning a leather bag or knapsack. The word evolved to describe the protruding appearance of a bag stuffed full of contents, subsequently acquiring the sense of swelling or protuberance. The present participle suffix -ing was then added to form bulging.
Breakdown
bulge (from Latin bulga, leather bag) + -ing (present participle and adjectival suffix indicating action or state).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After eating three servings of Korean BBQ, his stomach was noticeably bulging.”
“The civil service exam candidate's bag was bulging with textbooks and reference materials.”
“The bodybuilder flexed his bulging biceps for the camera.”
“His eyes were bulging in shock when he saw the exam results.”
“The old building had bulging walls that engineers marked as dangerous.”
📚Related Words
Related
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.