swollen

adjective

Definition of swollennext
as in blown
enlarged beyond normal from internal pressure a swollen ankle from a sprain

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Recent Examples of swollen As the cooling metal tool depuffs swollen tissues and stimulates microcirculation, the peptide-rich cream works beneath the surface to rebuild structural volume. — Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026 In addition, her arms were left swollen, blistered and bruised from the lethal injection drugs. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026 The ThermNeck & Upper Back & Upper Back is a cordless, wearable massager that, at first, looks similar to competitive models but quickly stands out thanks to advanced kneading and percussive massage that targets stiff, swollen muscles. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 Kounde and Garcia have been left out of the squad for today, while Martin has been added - despite a visibly swollen ankle. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2026 Sometimes, that leg will look swollen compared with the other. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 According to his memoir, Rockett had experienced a sore throat and a swollen lymph node for more than a month. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 Its symptoms can be more widespread—the whole calf or ankle might become swollen and painful, Moll says. — Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026 Remember that when the cast first comes off, the nose is still swollen and far from its final result. — Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swollen
  1. distended
  2. puffed
Adjective
  • Fiber slows gastric emptying, making the stomach more distended.
    — Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 May 2026
  • The distended episodes were littered with what feels like filler, little of which offered much in the way of narrative value.
    — Emma Flint, IndieWire, 25 Nov. 2025
Definition of distended
Adjective
  • The women wore maroon unitards with subtle puffed sleeves, while Danchig-Waring’s tank unitard featured two faces in profile, each hugging a side of his waist.
    — Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Bake pancake until puffed and brown around edges, 20–25 minutes.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of puffed

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“Swollen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swollen. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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