Definition of swollen Swollen

/swowˈlʌn/ - [swowlun] - swol•len

We found 7 definitions of swollen from 5 different sources.

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What does swollen mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

swollen - characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance; "a conceited fool"; "an attitude of self-conceited arrogance"; "an egotistical disregard of others"; "so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty"; "growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary"; "vain about her clothes"
  conceited, egotistic, egotistical, self-conceited, swollen-headed, vain
  proud feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride; "proud parents"; "proud of his accomplishments"; "a proud moment"; "proud to serve his country"; "a proud name"; "proud princes"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • swollen
    of Swell
  • swollen
    p. p. of Swell.
  • swollen (a.)
    Enlarged by swelling; immoderately increased; as, swollen eyes; swollen streams.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • swollen
    Characteristic of false pride.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • swollen
    swōln, pa.p. of swell

Part of speech

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  • swollen, verb, past participle of swell (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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