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bombe

1 8.7

A shape with rounded sides that curve outward

adjective
/bɑmˈbeɪ/

Specialized

: bombe

The new sofa has a bombe shape that adds elegance to the room.

Examples

Her favorite piece in the room was a bombe nightstand with ornate carvings.
The museum displayed a bombe commode from the eighteenth century.
The cabinetmaker crafted a bombe dresser with beautifully curved sides.
I love the bombe design of this vintage chair.
The cabinetmaker crafted a bombe dresser with beautifully curved sides.
Her favorite piece in the room was a bombe nightstand with ornate carvings.
The new sofa has a bombe shape that adds elegance to the room.

Synonyms

domed

vsbombe

11 3.8

Having a rounded top like a roof or a turtle shell

applies to convex furniture sides rather than a hemispherical cap

bulbous

vsbombe

10 5.5

Having a round, swollen shape like a bulb

is used mainly for furniture with smooth convex outward sides

barrel-shaped

vsbombe

1 4.1

Having a round shape that is wider in the middle like a drum

emphasizes furniture convex sides not full cylindrical proportions

protuberant

vsbombe

1 8.4

Sticks out from a surface in a round or curved way

is specific to furniture convex profiles rather than general protrusions

Antonyms

flat

414 1.0

Level and even without parts higher or lower

straight

386 1.0

In a direct line without curves or bends

How Bulging

bombe

Specialized

1 8.7

convex

Specialized

5 5.8

rounded

45 2.4

curved

50 1.0

flat

414 1.0

Surface Forms

bombe positive

Etymology

Bombe comes from French bombé, which means 'rounded' or 'bulging', like a smooth 'bump' that pushes a surface outward. That's why a bombe dresser or nightstand has sides that curve out in a gentle, rounded shape.