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Definition of swelling - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
skin conditionraised area of the skin
- She noticed a small swelling on her arm after the insect bite..
2.
medicalTECH. abnormal enlargement of a body partTECH.
- The swelling on his ankle was painful.
3.
emotionRare rise in emotions like angerRare
- There was a swelling of pride in his voice.
Adjective
1.
physical sizebecoming larger or rounder
- The swelling balloon was about to burst.
2.
rising forcegrowing in intensity or degree
- The swelling music filled the concert hall.
Expressions with swelling
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appearing swollen and cloudy in appearance
The tissue showed cloudy swelling under the microscope.
joint disease with pale swelling, often in the knee
The patient was diagnosed with white swelling in the knee.
Origin of swelling
Old English, swellan (to swell)
Terms with swelling included in their meaning
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medical
swelling on the skin caused by injury
appearance
swelling under the eyes from tiredness or aging
under-eye swelling
swelling under the eyes due to fatigue or aging
medical
bag of ice applied to reduce swelling
swelling
swell due to injury or illness
swelling
swell or bulge outward
medical
painful swelling on the skin filled with pus
swelling
protrude or swell outward
swelling
dark, swollen areas under the eyes
swelling
swollen with fluid or gas
shape
swelling or outward curve on a surface
romantic mark
swelling or mark on skin from sucking or biting during romance
medical
swelling or nodule of tissue under the skin
medical
small, itchy swelling caused by a mosquito's bite
medical
elevate your feet to reduce swelling
swelling
become swollen or puffed up
physical swelling
cause something to swell with gas or liquid
geometry
swelling or protrusion on a surface
medical
condition causing hives or swelling in cold
medical
excess water collecting in body tissues causing swelling or bloating
medical
body's response to injury with redness and swelling
liquid
rising or swelling up like liquid
expansion
the act of expanding or swelling
swelling movement
swell out or puff up
Examples of swelling in a sentence
She applied ice to reduce the swelling. The doctor examined the swelling carefully. Swelling can indicate an underlying issue. A swelling of anger filled the room. There was a swelling of excitement in the crowd. The swelling river threatened to overflow.
Her swelling ankle needed ice. The swelling applause echoed through the auditorium. A swelling sense of pride filled her heart.
View all translations of swelling
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- French:enflure, gonflé, ...
- German:Schwellung, anschwellend, ...
- Italian:gonfiore, ingrossando, ...
- Spanish:bulto, hinchado, ...
- Portuguese:inchaço, inchado, ...
- Chinese:肿块, 膨胀的, ...
- Japanese:腫れ, 膨らむ, ...
- Arabic:وَرَم, منتفِخ, ...
- Hebrew:נְפִיחוּת, מִתְנַפֵּחַ, ...
- Russian:припухлость, раздувающийся, ...
- Ukrainian:припухлість, той, що роздувається, ...
- Hindi:सूजन, फूला हुआ, ...
Definition of swell - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
size increaseintr. become larger due to internal pressureintr.
- Her ankle began to swell after the fall.
2.
enlargetr. cause something to become largertr.
- The bee sting swelled her hand.
3.
emotionintr. become filled with pride or emotionintr.
- He swelled with pride at his son's success.
4.
soundintr. grow gradually in force or loudnessintr.
- The music swelled as the orchestra joined in.
5.
abnormal growthintr. TECH. expand abnormallyintr. TECH.
- The balloon swelled until it burst.
6.
amplifytr. cause to grow in force or loudnesstr.
- He swelled the sound with additional speakers.
7.
natureintr. rise in wavesintr.
- The sea began to swell with the storm.
Noun
1.
growthincrease in size or volume
- The swell of the balloon was noticeable.
2.
musicTECH. gradual increase and decrease in music volumeTECH.
- The organ's swell added depth to the piece.
3.
ocean waveTECH. long wave on the seaTECH.
- The sailor watched the swell rise and fall calmly..
4.
geographygentle hill or elevation
- We climbed the swell to get a better view.
Adjective
1.
- The movie was really swell.
2.
- He wore a swell suit to the party.
Images of swell
long wave on the sea
Expressions with swell
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increase in size due to fluid or gas
Her ankle began to swell up after the fall.
add many members to a group
New recruits will swell the ranks of the army.
make someone feel too proud or confident
Winning the award swelled his head and he became arrogant.
make a group larger
New members joined to swell the numbers of the club.
experience a surge of intense emotion
He swelled with emotion as he watched his child perform.
feel a strong sense of pride
He swelled with pride when he received the award.
join others in expressing an opinion
Many citizens swelled the chorus of support for the new policy.
increase the amount of money available
The charity event helped swell the coffers of the local shelter.
series of big rolling waves, often strong, moving across open water
A heavy swell made the small boat pitch all night.
become extremely full or crowded
The auditorium swelled to bursting with excited fans.
waves from different directions crossing each other
The ship struggled in the cross swell.
scale for measuring wave height and characteristics
The captain checked the international sea and swell scale before sailing.
enclosure in an organ containing pipes controlled by a swell pedal
The organist adjusted the swell box to modify the sound volume.
enjoy yourself a lot or have great fun
We had a swell time at the party!
child considered admirable or likable
Everyone thinks Timmy is a swell kid.
very calm or still, especially in water
The sea was dead swell, perfect for sailing.
expresses sarcasm or annoyance
Oh, it's raining on our picnic day. That's just swell.
Origin of swell
Old English, swellan (to grow, swell)
Examples of swell in a sentence
His pride seemed to swell with each compliment. Warm water swelled the dry beans. The surgeon used a balloon to swell the narrowed artery. She swelled with emotion during the heartfelt speech. His heart swelled with joy at the unexpected news. The waves swelled with the incoming tide.
Her voice swelled with emotion during the speech. Her ankle swelled after the insect bite. The river swelled rapidly after the heavy rain. The chorus swelled the music for the finale. The storm swelled the roar of the sea. The ocean swells during the full moon. Waves began to swell as the wind picked up. The swell of the crowd was unexpected. A swell in the ranks boosted morale. The swell in the symphony was breathtaking. A gentle swell marked the song's climax. The surfer rode the swell effortlessly. The swell crashed against the rocks. The swell provided a perfect spot for a picnic. Children rolled down the grassy swell joyfully. The party last night was swell. Her performance in the play was absolutely swell. She looked swell in her vintage dress. His swell haircut turned heads at the event.
View all translations of swell
Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
- French:enfler, gonflement, ...
- German:anschwellen, Anschwellen, ...
- Italian:gonfiarsi, rigonfiamento, ...
- Spanish:hincharse, aumento, ...
- Portuguese:inchar, inchaço, ...
- Chinese:肿胀, 渐强渐弱, ...
- Japanese:腫れる, 膨張, ...
- Arabic:تَوَرَّمَ, تورم, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְנַפֵּחַ, נְפִיחוּת, ...
- Russian:опухать, увеличение, ...
- Ukrainian:набрякати, збільшення, ...
- Hindi:सूजना, सूजन, ...
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