1. sticking out or bulging beyond the surrounding surface

Examples

• The patient had protuberant eyes due to a thyroid condition.
• A protuberant belly made it difficult for him to see his feet.
• The building’s protuberant balconies cast interesting shadows.
• Her protuberant cheekbones gave her face a striking appearance.
• The rock formation had several protuberant ledges.
• The tumor caused a protuberant swelling on his neck.