Swollen: meaning, definitions and examples

Already covered in the earlier definition.

Used when a part of the body is red, swollen, and painful, often because of infection or injury.

• The doctor said the cut was inflamed and prescribed an antibiotic.
• Her throat became inflamed after yelling too much.

Used to describe feeling uncomfortably full or enlarged, typically in the stomach area, often after eating too much.

• I felt bloated after the big meal.
• After drinking the soda, he complained of feeling bloated.

Used to indicate that something or someone has become slightly swollen or enlarged, often temporarily.

• His eyes were puffed after crying all night.
• The blowfish puffed up when it sensed danger.

Used mostly in medical situations to describe a part of the body that is bigger than usual because of an injury or illness.

• His ankle was swollen after he twisted it during the game.
• The insect bite caused her hand to become swollen.

Used to describe something that has been made larger or more extensive, often referring to ideas, businesses, or physical dimensions.

• The company expanded its operations into three new countries.
• The balloon expanded as it was filled with air.

Generally refers to a numerical rise or growth in quantity, size, or degree, and can be used in a wide range of contexts.

• The population of the city has increased dramatically in the last decade.
• There has been an increased interest in renewable energy.

Often used in formal or medical contexts to indicate something that has become bigger, especially organs or structures.

• The doctor noted an enlarged liver in the patient's X-ray.
• The photograph was enlarged to show more detail.