swollen
word · lemma: swell
/ˈswoʊɫən/
SWOH-luhn
/swˈəʊlən/
SWOH-luhn
Definition
Enlarged or raised because of injury, infection, or another cause; often describes a body part that is bigger than normal due to fluid buildup or inflammation.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for body parts (swollen ankle, swollen gums). It is the past participle of 'swell.' Often linked with pain or redness. Because it describes a temporary condition, don't use it for things that are always big.
Spanish: hinchado - inflamadoPortuguese (BR): inchado - inflamadoPortuguese (PT): inchado - inflamadoChinese (Simplified): 肿胀的Chinese (Traditional): 腫脹的Hindi: सूजा हुआArabic: متورمBengali: ফোলাRussian: опухшийJapanese: 腫れたVietnamese: sưngKorean: 붓다 - 부은Turkish: şişmişUrdu: سوجا ہواIndonesian: bengkak
Example Sentences
His ankle is swollen after the fall.
basic
My finger is swollen from the insect bite.
basic
Her eyes look swollen from crying.
basic
My gums get swollen if I don't brush regularly.
natural
The river was swollen after days of heavy rain.
natural
She took off her ring because her finger was too swollen.
natural