Bulbous/ˈbʌlbəs/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Visual Imagery Use 'bulbous' to create a strong mental image of something rounded and oversized. He wore a hat with a bulbous crown that made him stand out. Pro Tip 2/3Slightly Negative 'Bulbous' often has a mildly negative connotation, implying awkwardness or ungainliness. She couldn’t see past his bulbous nose. Pro Tip 3/3Physical Characteristics 'Bulbous' is commonly used to describe body parts that are unusually rounded. The old man chuckled, his bulbous cheeks jiggling.