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GIBBOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Gibbous.

Gibbous - as an adjective satellite

Characteristic of or suffering from kyphosis, an abnormality of the vertebral column

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crookbackcrookbackedhumpbackedhunchbackedkyphotic

(used of the moon) more than half full

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gibbose

Gibbous - as an adjective

Characterized by convexity; protuberant.

Phase of moon or planet between first quarter and full or between full and last quarter.

Humpbacked.

Example Sentences

"The gibbous moon was bright and beautiful in the night sky."
"We could see the gibbous shape of the pumpkin as it sat on the table."
"The clouds partially obscured the gibbous sun during the eclipse."
"The fish had a gibbous belly, indicating that it was well-fed."
"She spotted a gibbous mole on her arm and decided to have it checked by a dermatologist."
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Word Game Points

Is GIBBOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gibbous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GIBBOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is GIBBOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gibbous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GIBBOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is GIBBOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gibbous is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GIBBOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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