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swollen
This term describes a state of expansion that typically suggests an abnormal or excessive increase in volume. In medical contexts, it carries a clinical connotation of inflammation or edema, implying a physical tension or tightness in the affected area.
When applied to nature or emotions, the word shifts toward a sense of being overwhelmed. A swollen river suggests a dangerous, bursting capacity, while swollen eyes evoke a visceral image of grief or intense crying, linking physical expansion to an internal emotional surge.
Meanings
Examples
My ankle is still swollen from the fall yesterday.
Her chest was swollen with pride as she accepted the award.
The city has a swollen population due to the sudden influx of refugees.
I can barely put on my shoe because my foot is so swollen.
The riverbed was swollen and muddy, making the crossing dangerous.