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Protuberant or abnormally distended
“His bandy legs are pulled up under the distended moon of his swollen stomach.”
Jutting or projecting outwards
Pompous or overly wordy
Having concern for one's own welfare and interests before those of others
Sore or tender, typically from injury
Enlarged and rigid
Having a surfeit of body fat
Infected with microorganisms, especially harmful bacteria
Past participle for to become increasingly bloated or large in size
“Hot air found its way into the balloon, which began to swell and rise out of the basket.”
Past participle for to increase, or cause to increase, in amount, degree or value
“Mr. Borda expected kangaroo numbers would swell again in September or October and predicted the state would not cope with more animals.”
Past participle for to be filled with something, or be intensely affected by an emotion
“The thought of managing his own store someday made Glen swell with pride.”
Past participle for to become or make louder in volume
“The great city was waking up, and the noise began to swell, like the roar of the sea.”
Past participle for to make larger in physical size, or increase the capacity of
Past participle for to physically rise and fall rhythmically or spasmodically
Past participle for to teem, or be overrun or overflowing with
Past participle for to cause inflammation to (one's skin)
Past participle for to bend or turn in a curved direction or motion
Past participle for to become excitedly upset or angry
Past participle for to break out in blisters
Past participle for to congratulate (oneself) proudly
Past participle for to feel or show triumphant elation or jubilation
Past participle for to make or become thick or thicker
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