swelled

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/ˈswɛld/

A form of swell — To become larger, fuller, or rounder, or expand in size or shape, usually as a result of pressure from within.

Less commonScrabble 11

Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of swell

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectivefeeling self-importance

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “swelled,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/swelled.

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