Words · Common
swelling
/sˈwɛlɪŋ/ · 8 letters · 7 distinct letters
- noun
an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement
- noun
something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
the gun in his pocket made an obvious bulge
- noun
the increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water)
- verb
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
The music swelled to a crescendo
- verb
become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger
The mother was swelling with importance when she spoke of her son