Engorging: meaning, definitions and examples

filling up

Engorging refers to the process of becoming swollen or filled with a liquid, typically in a way that is excessive. This term is often used in biological contexts, such as animals or plants becoming saturated with fluids. It can also describe human activities, such as overeating, where one consumes food to the point of discomfort. The word can carry a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of moderation in the act of filling or satisfying one's appetite.

fill, gorge, saturate, stuff

Examples of usage

• The sponge was engorging with water.

• He was engorging himself with snacks during the movie.

• The tick was engorging itself after a blood meal.