swollen

/'swoulən/
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swollen

The athlete's ankle is swollen after the game.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Enlarged or distended beyond normal size, often due to internal pressure or fluid accumulation: Describes a physical state of being puffed up, inflated, or expanded, typically as a result of injury, infection, or another medical condition.
    • Characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance; conceited: Describes a person, attitude, or behavior that is overly proud, arrogant, or full of oneself. This is a figurative use.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective (Physical State):
    • Her ankle was swollen after the fall.
    • The river banks were swollen from the heavy rains.
  • Adjective (Figurative - Conceited):
    • He was swollen with pride after receiving the award.
    • She gave a swollen speech about her own accomplishments.
Advanced Usage
  • "Swollen-headed": An informal compound adjective meaning conceited or arrogant.
    • After his first success, he became quite swollen-headed.
  • "Swollen with": A phrase used to indicate being full of a particular emotion, often pride or self-importance.
    • He was swollen with confidence after the win.
Variants and Related Words
  • Swell (verb): To become larger or rounder in size, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid or internal pressure.
    • The sprain caused his knee to swell.
  • Swelling (noun): A swollen part of the body; the condition of being swollen.
    • The doctor examined the swelling on her arm.
Synonyms
  • Physical: Inflated, distended, bloated, puffed up, enlarged.
  • Figurative (Conceited): Arrogant, conceited, egotistical, vain, pompous.
Related Phrases
  • Swollen shut: Describes eyes or other body parts so swollen they cannot open or function normally.
    • His eyes were swollen shut from the allergic reaction.
  • Swollen glands/lymph nodes: A common medical term for enlarged lymph nodes, often due to infection.
    • She had a sore throat and swollen glands.
swollen

The athlete's ankle is swollen after the game.

Adjective
  1. characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
    • a conceited fool
    • an attitude of self-conceited arrogance
    • an egotistical disregard of others
    • so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty
    • growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary
    • vain about her clothes

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