swollen

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Swollen Definition & Meaning

1. Enlarged or bloated due to fluid accumulation or inflammation.

Example: Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during her morning jog.

2. Increased in size or volume beyond its normal state.

Example: The swollen river flooded the nearby fields and caused damage to the crops.

3. Puffed up or distended due to excessive air or gas.

Example: The balloon was swollen with helium and floated high above the crowd.

4. Overly emotional or exaggerated in behavior or speech.

Example: The politician's swollen rhetoric failed to convince the audience of his sincerity.

5. Full or overflowing with something, such as pride or emotion.

Example: The mother's heart was swollen with love and pride as she watched her child graduate.

Examples of the word swollen used in sentences.

  • Her face was swollen after she got stung by a bee.
  • He couldn't wear his ring because his finger was swollen.
  • My finger is swollen and it hurts when I touch it.
  • The river was swollen after the heavy rain.
  • I have a swollen ankle and I can't walk properly.
  • I have a swollen gland in my neck that hurts when I swallow.
  • My ankle is swollen from walking too much yesterday.
  • My fingers are swollen from playing the guitar for hours.
  • His eyes were swollen from crying all night.
  • The mosquito bite on my arm is swollen and itchy.
  • After eating too much salty food, my fingers became swollen and puffy.
  • My ankle was swollen after I twisted it during my morning run.
  • The mosquito bite on my arm has become swollen and itchy.
  • I applied ice to my swollen eye after accidentally hitting it with a ball during a game.
  • The swollen river caused the bridge to collapse during the heavy rain.
  • Her eyes were swollen from crying all night.
  • His hand had swollen up after getting stung by a bee.
  • The river had swollen after the heavy rainfall, making it difficult to cross.
  • The swollen belly of the pregnant woman was visible under her dress.
  • After twisting my ankle during the hike, it became quite swollen and painful.
  • The rain had caused the river to become swollen and flooded the nearby fields.
  • After walking for hours, her ankles were swollen and sore.
  • The athlete's injured knee was swollen and required immediate medical attention.
  • The allergic reaction caused his face to become swollen and nearly unrecognizable.
  • The patient's lymph nodes appeared swollen, indicating a possible infection.
  • After the surgery, my leg looked swollen and bruised, but the doctor assured me that it was normal and would subside in a few days.
  • The joint in my finger was swollen and painful, forcing me to take a break from playing my favorite instrument for a while.
  • The swollen river had overflowed its banks, causing massive floods that destroyed many homes and businesses in the neighboring towns.
  • Despite the antihistamines, my eyes were still swollen from the allergic reaction to the pollen, making it hard for me to see clearly.
  • The sound of my swollen heart beating in my chest was so loud that I could hear it outside my body, reminding me of the fragility of life.
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