How to Pronounce "turgid"
word
ˈtɝdʒɪd
TUR-jid
tˈɜːdʒɪd
TUR-jid
Definition
Describes something that is swollen or puffed up from fluid. It can also mean language or writing that is overly fancy, complex, or pompous.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɝdʒɪd
British English
tˈɜːdʒɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TUR-jid
UK
TUR-jid
Listen in Context
The river was turgid after the heavy rain.
The plant cells became turgid when they absorbed water.
His speech was full of turgid language.
Her writing is so turgid that it's hard to follow what she means.