Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
turgent
Adjective
/ˈtɜrdʒənt/
Definition
Swollen or distended.
Examples
- The turgent leaves were a sign that the plant was well-watered.
- After the heavy rains, the soil became turgent and muddy.
Meaning
Turgent refers to something that is swollen, particularly in relation to cells or tissues that are filled with fluid or gas.
Synonyms
- Swollen
- Distended
- Inflated
