turgid

adjective

ˈtər-jəd How to pronounce turgid (audio)
Definition of turgidnext
as in swollen
enlarged beyond normal from internal pressure turgid leeches having had their fill of blood

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Recent Examples of turgid This new singer recited turgid poetry over his new bandmates’ compositions, which erred towards brittle reggae and boogie. — Brad Shoup, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2026 The document has been commented on more widely than previous popes’ encyclicals, which traditionally have been heavy on turgid liturgical language. — Claudio Lavanga, NBC news, 26 May 2026 Avery, the heroine of Anika Jade Levy’s debut novel, Flat Earth (Catapult, $26), spends many turgid nights with a pedant. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025 Despite reaching the final for a second time, the 2024 team served up turgid fare in most of its matches, so much so that frustrated fans threw plastic beer cups at Southgate following a goalless tie against the minnows of Slovenia. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for turgid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turgid
swollen
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  • While premium seats offer more room to stretch out, long periods of sitting can still leave your feet and ankles feeling swollen, especially on international flights.
    — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • The two-way star, who turns 32 on Sunday, spoke Friday night with a heavy bandage on his swollen left knee to go with his usual ice wrap around his pitching arm.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of swollen

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