Definitions
- Describing a part of the body that is red, hot, and painful due to an infection or injury. - Referring to a situation or issue that is causing intense emotions or anger. - Talking about a situation where something is being made worse or aggravated.
- Describing a part of the body that is enlarged or puffy due to an injury or medical condition. - Referring to a situation where something has increased in size or volume beyond its normal state. - Talking about a situation where someone is feeling full or bloated after eating or drinking too much.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe physical changes in the body.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a part of the body that is affected by an injury or medical condition.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a situation that has become worse or intensified.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Inflamed is usually caused by an infection or injury, while swollen can be caused by a variety of factors such as injury, medical conditions, or overeating/drinking.
- 2Appearance: Inflamed suggests redness, heat, and pain, while swollen suggests puffiness, enlargement, and discomfort.
- 3Intensity: Inflamed suggests a more severe and acute condition, while swollen can be used to describe both mild and severe conditions.
- 4Emotional connotation: Inflamed is often associated with negative emotions such as anger or frustration, while swollen is neutral in emotional connotation.
- 5Medical connotation: Inflamed is more commonly used in medical contexts, while swollen is used in both medical and non-medical contexts.
Remember this!
Inflamed and swollen are both words used to describe physical changes in the body. However, inflamed is usually caused by an infection or injury and suggests redness, heat, and pain, while swollen can be caused by various factors and suggests puffiness, enlargement, and discomfort.
