engorged

[en-gawrjd]

engorged Definition

  • 1swollen with an excessive amount of fluid or blood
  • 2filled to capacity and beyond

Using engorged: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "engorged" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The tick was engorged with blood.

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    The river was engorged after the heavy rainfall.

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    Her breasts were engorged with milk.

  • Example

    The traffic was so bad that the roads were engorged with cars.

engorged Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for engorged

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Summary: engorged in Brief

The term 'engorged' [en-gawrjd] refers to something that is swollen with an excessive amount of fluid or blood, or filled to capacity and beyond. Examples include a tick engorged with blood, a river engorged after heavy rainfall, and breasts engorged with milk.