Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
turgid
adjective
/ˈtɜːr.dʒɪd/
Definition
Swollen or distended, especially due to an increase in fluid.
Examples
- The river became turgid after the heavy rains, overflowing its banks.
- His turgid prose made the book difficult to read and understand.
- The turgid leaves of the plant indicated that it was well-watered.
Meaning
Turgid describes something that is swollen or inflated, often referring to plants or writing that is overly complex or pompous.
Synonyms
- swollen
- distended
- bloated
- pompous
- grandiloquent
