What does swollen mean?
Swollen means Protuberant or abnormally distended (as by injury or disease)..
Swollen
/ˈswəʊ.lən/ · adjective
Meaning
Protuberant or abnormally distended (as by injury or disease)..
Definitions by Sense
- Protuberant or abnormally distended (as by injury or disease).
- past participle of swell
Example Sentences
swollen ankle
swollen knee
swollen salaries
swollen thumb
Synonyms for swollen
Antonyms for swollen
Related Words
Word Forms
- more swollen
- most swollen
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for swollen?
Common synonyms include boln, bulging, bulled, distended.
What is the opposite of swollen?
Possible antonyms include contracted, deflated, nonswollen, shrunken.
How do you use swollen in a sentence?
swollen ankle
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