CEFR B1

swollen

adjective

Meaning

Having become larger or rounder than normal, usually due to a medical condition.

Examples

Her eyes were swollen and red from crying all night.
The insect bite left his arm swollen and itchy.

Synonyms: puffy, enlarged, inflated, bloated

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swollen (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈswoʊ.lən/

Definition

Having become larger or rounder than normal, usually due to a medical condition.

Examples

Her eyes were swollen and red from crying all night.
The insect bite left his arm swollen and itchy.
After the long flight, his legs felt swollen and heavy.

Synonyms of swollen

Words with a similar meaning to swollen:

puffy
enlarged
inflated
bloated

Antonyms of swollen

Words with the opposite meaning to swollen:

shrunken
normal

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