Also means
puffy, swollen
Usage Note
Wulstig describes a surface or body part that bulges outward in a thick ridge. Common collocations: wulstige Lippen, ein wulstiger Rand. It implies an exaggerated, rounded protrusion.
Examples
"Der Reifen hatte eine wulstige Beule, die sofort auffiel."
Natural Translation
The tyre had a bulging bump that was immediately noticeable.
Literal Translation
The tyre had a bulging bump that stood out immediately.
Related Words
- abgekämpft battle-worn, exhausted and haggard
- angelaufen tarnished, discoloured
- ansehnlich attractive, presentable, considerable
- anthrazitfarben anthracite-coloured, dark charcoal grey
- auffallend striking, conspicuous, eye-catching
- auffällig conspicuous, striking
- bereift frosted, covered with hoarfrost
- bestäubt dusted, covered with a fine powder
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