CEFR B1

turgid

adjective

Meaning

turgid means distended beyond the natural state by some internal agent, especially fluid, or expansive force. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

Examples

I have a turgid limb.
The writer described the response as turgid.

Synonyms: bloated, distended, inflated, swelled, swollen

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turgid (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈtɜːdʒɪd/

Definition

Examples

I have a turgid limb.
The writer described the response as turgid.
A turgid tone can change the mood of a conversation.

How to Use turgid

turgid + noun (collocation): Use turgid before a noun to describe that quality. — "The writer described a turgid reaction."
become turgid (collocation): Use after become, seem, or be for a state or quality. — "The discussion became turgid near the end."

Synonyms of turgid

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