13
convex(adjective, rounded, curved, protuberant, protruding)
11
bulbous(adjective, projecting, protuberant, protruding)
10
prominent(adjective, obvious, out, conspicuous, noticeable)
9
projecting(verb, adjective, rough, outstanding, prominent)
9
protuberant(adjective, rough, outstanding, prominent, obvious)
9
swollen(adjective, big, heavy, large, prominent)
8
bellied
8
bellying(verb, adjective)
7
distended(adjective, big, heavy, large, prominent)
7
protrusive(adjective, rough, outstanding, obvious, mounting)
6
bulgy(adjective, vast, inflated, rounded, mounting)
6
obtrusive(adjective, rough, outstanding, prominent, obvious)
6
protruding(verb, adjective, rough, outstanding, prominent)
6
rounded(adjective, curved, convex)
5
jutting(verb, adjective, rough, outstanding, prominent)
4
ballooning
4
biconvex(adjective, convex)
4
bloated
4
swelling(adjective, mounting, protuberant, protruding)
3
bagging
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