Swell with Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈswɛɫ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ

SWEL with or SWEL widh

UK

swˈɛl/ /wˈɪð

sw-EL with or sw-EL widh

Definition

To become filled with a strong feeling or emotion, often so much that you can see it in someone’s expression or behavior.

Usage & Nuances

Most often used with feelings like pride, joy, or emotion: 'swell with pride', 'swell with happiness'. Formal or literary; rarely used for physical swelling. Do not confuse with 'swell up' (physical swelling).

• Spanish: llenarse de - hincharse de (sentimiento)
• Portuguese (BR): encher-se de - inflar-se de (sentimento)
• Portuguese (PT): encher-se de - inflar-se de (sentimento)
• Chinese (Simplified): 充满（情感）
• Chinese (Traditional): 充滿（情感）
• Hindi: से भर जाना
• Arabic: يمتلئ بـ (مشاعر)
• Bengali: ভরে উঠা (অনুভূতি দিয়ে)
• Russian: переполняться (чувством)
• Japanese: （感情で）いっぱいになる
• Vietnamese: tràn ngập (cảm xúc)
• Korean: ~로 가득 차다 (감정)
• Turkish: ile dolup taşmak (duygu)
• Urdu: سے بھر جانا (جذبات کے ساتھ)
• Indonesian: dipenuhi oleh (perasaan)

Example Sentences

He swelled with pride when he heard the good news.

basic

Her eyes swelled with tears of joy.

basic

The stadium swelled with excitement as the team scored.

basic

I could see her swell with pride as her son accepted the award.

natural

His heart swelled with gratitude for their help.

natural

She watched the performance, her chest swelling with emotion.

natural