Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bruised

adjective

/bruːzd/

Definition

Injured or damaged, typically resulting in blue or purple discoloration of the skin.

Examples

After falling off his bike, he had a bruised knee that took a few weeks to heal.
She noticed the bruised apple in the basket and decided not to eat it.
The boxer had a bruised rib after the intense match.

Meaning

The term ‘bruised’ refers to the state of having been hurt or marked on the skin, often causing a color change due to bleeding beneath the skin’s surface.