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SWOLLEN

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 11 meanings of the word Swollen.

How to pronounce swollen:

Swollen - as an adjective satellite

Characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

Example: "A conceited fool"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conceited14egotistic12egotistical14self-conceitedswollen-headedvain7

Abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas

Example: "Hungry children with bloated stomachs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bloated10distended12intumescent15puffy16tumescent13tumid8turgid8

Swollen - as a verb

To become bigger, especially due to being engorged.

To cause to become bigger.

Example: "Rains and dissolving snow swell the rivers in spring."

To grow gradually in force or loudness.

Example: "The organ music swelled."

To raise to arrogance; to puff up; to inflate.

Example: "To be swelled with pride or haughtiness"

To be raised to arrogance.

To be elated; to rise arrogantly.

To be turgid, bombastic, or extravagant.

Example: "Swelling words  a swelling style"

To protuberate; to bulge out.

Example: "A cask swells in the middle."

Swollen - as an adjective

Protuberant or abnormally distended (as by injury or disease).

Example Sentences

"Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the game."
"The swollen river threatened to overflow its banks."
"The mosquito bite left a swollen bump on her arm."
"The swollen glands indicated that she was fighting an infection."
"After the surgery, his face was swollen and bruised."
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Word Game Points

Is SWOLLEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, swollen is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SWOLLEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SWOLLEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, swollen is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SWOLLEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SWOLLEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, swollen is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SWOLLEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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