Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gibbous
Adjective
/ˈɡɪb.əs/
Definition
Having a rounded or bulging shape; specifically used to describe the moon’s phase when more than half of its surface is illuminated.
Examples
- The gibbous moon illuminated the night sky, casting shadows on the ground.
- During the gibbous phase, the moon appears nearly full.
- As it waxes, the moon transitions from a half-moon to a gibbous shape.
Meaning
The term gibbous refers to the shape of the moon or any object that appears to be bulging or convex.
Synonyms
- Bulging
- Convex
- Rounded
