Synonyms for swollen


Grammar : Adj
Spell : swoh-luh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˈswoʊ lən


Définition of swollen

Origin :
  • early 14c., past participle adjective from swell (v.); from Old English geswollen, past participle of swellan.
  • adj enlarged
Example sentences :
  • After it has swollen as much as it will, the plaster mould is made as before.
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 433, April 19, 1884 » by Various
  • His eyelids were swollen by the great tears which at last rolled down his cheeks.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • In short, the swollen river had already done a great deal of mischief.
  • Extract from : « Tanglewood Tales » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • He was trying to speak, but his swollen lips could scarcely make a sound.
  • Extract from : « The Field of Ice » by Jules Verne
  • The late storms had swollen the waters in the neighbourhood.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • So my cut and swollen lip was explained, and my trips were not discovered.
  • Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole
  • His eyes had shed so many tears that they were swollen and unrecognisable.
  • Extract from : « The Memoirs of Madame de Montespan, Complete » by Madame La Marquise De Montespan
  • The Viorne, swollen by the rains, flowed on with a dull, continuous sound.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola
  • She smiled as she said this though her legs were swollen and bruised.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • His eyes were red and swollen, his beautiful yellow beard was still wet.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola

Antonyms for swollen

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