swollen

[ˈswəʊlən]

swollen Definition

  • 1enlarged or puffed up as a result of injury, infection, or illness
  • 2full or distended with fluid or gas

Using swollen: Examples

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

  • Example

    Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it.

  • Example

    The swollen river flooded the nearby fields.

  • Example

    His face was swollen from the bee sting.

  • Example

    The swollen balloon burst with a loud pop.

swollen Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for swollen

Phrases with swollen

  • swollen head

    an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

    Example

    He needs to be taken down a peg or two; his swollen head is getting in the way of his work.

  • feeling very proud or self-important

    Example

    She was swollen with pride when her son graduated from college.

  • having eyes that are red and puffy from crying

    Example

    Her eyes were swollen with tears after watching the sad movie.

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Summary: swollen in Brief

The term 'swollen' [ˈswəʊlən] describes an enlarged or puffed-up state, often due to injury, infection, or illness. It can also refer to being full or distended with fluid or gas, as in 'The swollen river flooded the nearby fields.' The phrase 'swollen head' denotes an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities, while 'swollen with pride' means feeling very proud or self-important.