adj

bulging

BUHLD-zhihng

Bulging (adj) means swelling or sticking out noticeably. Example: “He carried a bulging suitcase that was clearly overpacked.”

adj

Swelling or sticking out noticeably.

"He carried a bulging suitcase that was clearly overpacked."

"Her bulging eyes showed just how shocked she was."

How to use bulging

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something that is visibly swollen or overstuffed.

Common pairings

bulging muscles bulging bag bulging eyes

bulgings plural

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He carried a _____ suitcase that was clearly overpacked.

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What does “bulging” mean?

The word “bulging” means swelling or sticking out noticeably. In plain terms, describes something that is visibly swollen or overstuffed.

How do you pronounce “bulging”?

“Bulging” is pronounced BUHLD-zhihng (/ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “bulging” in a sentence?

Here is “bulging” used in a sentence: “He carried a bulging suitcase that was clearly overpacked.”

What part of speech is “bulging”?

“Bulging” is an adjective.

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