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Definition of swollen - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
bodyTECH. abnormally larger than normal from fluid, gas, or injuryTECH.
- His ankle is swollen after the fall.
2.
riverTECH. having more water and flowing fasterTECH.
- The swollen river threatened to flood the town.
3.
- His swollen ego was hard to ignore.
Expressions with swollen
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exaggerated sense of self-importance
After winning the award, he got a swollen head and started acting superior.
become too proud or think too highly of yourself
He started to get a swollen head after winning the award.
enlarged body parts under skin, often from illness or infection
He went to the doctor because of swollen glands.
thinking you are much more important than others
He became swollen-headed after the promotion.
Origin of swollen
Old English, swellan (to swell)
Terms with swollen included in their meaning
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appearance
swollen or inflated in appearance
inflated
swollen or expanded in size
physical appearance
inflated or swollen in size or shape
swelling
dark, swollen areas under the eyes
crop
sweet swollen root vegetable harvested for food and sugar
swelling
swollen with fluid or gas
body condition
red and swollen due to infection or injury
appearance
swollen or bloated in appearance
appearance
swollen or inflated in appearance
swelling
become swollen or puffed up
appearance
swollen or rounded
pregnancy
the swollen abdomen of a pregnant woman
swollen appearance
bulging or puffed out
expansion
swollen or expanded like a balloon
swollen appearance
appear swollen or larger
injury
swollen lip from being hit or hurt
medical
blockage in nasal passages due to swollen membranes
appearance
swollen or inflated in shape like a pillow
medical
swollen area filled with pus
inflated
swollen or puffed up
appearance
swollen or protruding outward
swollen state
excessively filled or swollen beyond normal
medical
swollen with fluid like blood
swelling
swollen condition of a body part
Examples of swollen in a sentence
The river's swollen banks threatened nearby homes. The bridge was closed due to the swollen river. After the storm, the swollen river was a sight to behold. Her swollen pride made her difficult to work with. The artist's swollen sense of importance alienated his peers.
View all translations of swollen
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- French:enflé, en crue, ...
- German:geschwollen, angeschwollen, ...
- Italian:gonfio, ingrossato, ...
- Spanish:hinchado, crecido, ...
- Portuguese:inchado, caudaloso, ...
- Chinese:肿胀的, 泛滥的, ...
- Japanese:腫れた, 増水した, ...
- Arabic:مُنتَفِخ, متضخم, ...
- Hebrew:נָפוּחַ, גּוֹאֶה, ...
- Russian:опухший, разлившийся, ...
- Ukrainian:опухлий, розлита, ...
- Hindi:सूजा हुआ, उफनता 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
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- 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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