swollen

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈswəʊlən/
Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To become bigger, especially due to being engorged.

2 Definition

To cause to become bigger.

Example Sentences
  • Rains and dissolving snow swell the rivers in spring.
3 Definition

To grow gradually in force or loudness.

Example Sentences
  • The organ music swelled.
4 Definition

To raise to arrogance; to puff up; to inflate.

Example Sentences
  • to be swelled with pride or haughtiness
5 Definition

To be raised to arrogance.

6 Definition

To be elated; to rise arrogantly.

7 Definition

To be turgid, bombastic, or extravagant.

Example Sentences
  • swelling words  a swelling style
8 Definition

To protuberate; to bulge out.

Example Sentences
  • A cask swells in the middle.
Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Protuberant or abnormally distended (as by injury or disease).