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gibbous

gibbous

9.9
Having a rounded back that sticks out because the spine curves
  • adjective
  • /ˈɡɪbəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : giboso
  • A gibbous deformity was evident on the patient's upper spine.

Examples

  • The elderly man walked with a gibbous back due to years of spinal problems.

  • Her gibbous posture made it difficult to stand straight.

  • After the injury, her posture became noticeably gibbous over time.

  • The patient had a gibbous back due to kyphosis.

  • The elderly woman experienced discomfort because of her gibbous back caused by kyphosis.

  • The doctor explained that a gibbous spine can lead to various health issues if not treated.

  • His gibbous posture made it hard for him to find a comfortable position while sitting.

Synonyms

hunchbacked
vsgibbous
1 7.7

A person with a curved back so the shoulders bend forward

focuses on rounded or protuberant body parts rather than posture alone
humpbacked
vsgibbous
  • Archaic
1 6.5

Has a hump on the back, often from a curved backbone

is broader, describing any rounded body part caused by spinal curvature
humped
vsgibbous
7.5

A person or animal with a rounded, raised back like a camel

emphasizes any rounded body part, not only back curvature
kyphotic
vsgibbous
  • Specialized
9.9

An upper back that curves forward too much, making a rounded shape

is more general, naming visible rounded body parts from curvature

Antonyms

flat
797 1.0

Level and even without parts higher or lower

straight
442 1.0

In a direct line without curves or bends

How Humped

gibbous
  • Specialized
9.9
hunched
1 4.1
rounded
1 2.4
flat
797 1.0

Surface Forms

gibbous positive

Morphology

gibbous = gibb + ous

The adjective is built from a non‑transparent root 'gibb-' (not an independent English word) + '-ous', so the meaning 'humped' or 'protuberant' is not directly guessable by learners from the parts.

Etymology

Gibbous comes from the Latin gibbus, meaning 'hump', and was used to describe a person or body part that is rounded or bent. So calling a back gibbous means the spine is 'humped' or has a noticeable curve.