Round and Stumpy

Round

Round adjective - Having every part of the surface the same distance from the center.

Stumpy and round are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stumpy" instead an adjective "Round".

Nearby Words: rounded, rounder, roundly, roundel, roundish

Stumpy

Stumpy adjective - Being compact and broad in build and often short in stature.
Usage example: stumpy penguins become agile swimmers the moment they hit the water

Round and stumpy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Round" instead an adjective "Stumpy".

Nearby Words: stump, stumped, stumper, stumping

Both words in one sentence

  • Rather than having the plane's distinctive stumpy and round nose◊ that the 757 is known for, the CGI plane had an elongated nose with the cockpit resting atop it, giving the aircraft the appearance of a 747 without the distinctive humped back.
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