What does tumescent mean?
Tumescent means Swollen or distended with fluid, as of erectile tissue..
Tumescent
/tuˈmɛsənt/ · adjective
Meaning
Swollen or distended with fluid, as of erectile tissue..
Definitions by Sense
- Swollen or distended with fluid, as of erectile tissue.
- Inflated or overblown.
Example Sentences
I think that in Gloria MacMillan uses this tumescent language for a comparatively modest purpose — to show how it was between men and women in the war — and the language inflates and perverts his meaning unconscionably.
Synonyms for tumescent
Antonyms for tumescent
Related Words
Word Forms
- more tumescent
- most tumescent
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for tumescent?
Common synonyms include tumid, turgescent, turgid, unhealthy.
What is the opposite of tumescent?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use tumescent in a sentence?
I think that in Gloria MacMillan uses this tumescent language for a comparatively modest purpose — to show how it was between men and women in the war — and the language inflates and perverts his meaning unconscionably.
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