bruised
word · lemma: bruise
Definition
Having a mark or area on the skin where blood has collected due to a blow, making it purple or blue. Can also describe fruit or feelings that have been hurt or damaged.
Usage & Nuances
'Bruised' is used for both physical injuries and metaphorically for emotions or fruit. In medical contexts, it's mostly about skin marks; with fruit, it means damaged and softer. 'Bruised' is more descriptive and formal than 'banged up' or 'beat up.' Common collocations: 'bruised arm,' 'bruised feelings,' 'bruised banana.'
Example Sentences
My knee is bruised after I fell.
basic
The apple is bruised and soft.
basic
His arm looks bruised after the accident.
basic
She felt emotionally bruised after the argument.
natural
Don’t worry, it’s just a little bruised. I’ll be fine.
natural
The bruised peach tasted sweeter than it looked.
natural