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Definition swollen in American English

swollen adjective

adjective
/ˈswoʊlən/
1

an area of your body that is swollen has increased in size as a result of an injury or an illness

Example

Their eyes were red and swollen from the smoke.

Example

a swollen hand/knee/foot

Synonyms and related words
the injured wounded hurt
2

a swollen river or stream contains more water than normal as a result of heavy rain or snow that has melted

Synonyms and related words
briny calm choppy
Definition swollen in American English