Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swollen
adjective
/ˈswəʊ.lən/
Definition
Enlarged or puffed up due to an accumulation of fluid or inflammation.
Examples
- The bee sting caused my hand to become swollen.
- After the workout, her ankles were swollen from the heat.
- He had a swollen lymph node, indicating a possible infection.
Meaning
When something is swollen, it appears larger or puffier than normal, often because of injury or infection.
Synonyms
- enlarged
- bulging
- inflated
- distended
- puffed up
