Words · Common
swollen
/sˈwoʊlən/ · 7 letters · 6 distinct letters
- 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
- verb
expand abnormally
The bellies of the starving children are swelling
- verb
come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)
Strong emotions welled up
- verb
come up, as of a liquid
Tears well in her eyes