swollen
pronunciation
How to pronounce swollen in British English:
UK [ˈswəʊlən]
How to pronounce swollen in American English:
US [ˈswoʊlən]
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- Adjective:
- abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas
- abnormally expanded or increased in size; (`swollen' is sometimes used in combination)
- characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
- overfull with water
Word Origin
- swollen (adj.)
- early 14c., past participle adjective from strong conjugation of swell (v.); from Old English geswollen, past participle of swellan.
Example
- 1. In hemorrhoid patients , those veins stay swollen and sometimes bleed .
- 2. Some children become irritable , get a skin rash or swollen glands .
- 3. Healthy gums should look pink and firm , not red and swollen .
- 4. Effectively blocked on both sides , my left and right kidneys had become abnormally swollen .
- 5. I get up each morning and remind myself that I 'm going to be swollen , tired and nauseous .