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swollen

UK
/ˈswəʊlən/
US
/ˈswoʊlən/

Translations

swollenpast participle
UK
/ˈswəʊlən/
US
/ˈswoʊlən/
Past participle form of the verb "swell"; used in perfect and passive constructions.
gonfléForme du participe passé du verbe « swell »; s’emploie dans les temps composés et la voix passive.
The river has swollen significantly after the storm.
La rivière a gonflé de façon significative après la tempête.
Synonyms
swollen
enlarged
distended
bloated
puffed up
puffed
inflamed
engorged
tumid
tumescent
bulging
protuberant
expanded
swollenadjective
more swollen
Comp.
most swollen
Super.
UK
/ˈswəʊ.lən/
US
/ˈswoʊ.lən/
Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.
Sa cheville était enflée après qu’elle s’est foulé la cheville pendant la randonnée.
Additional translations
gonfléS’emploie aussi au sens figuré pour une importance ou une valeur exagérée.
boursoufléS’emploie pour une apparence gonflée ou bouffie, notamment pour des masses ou des nuages.
Synonyms
inflated
puffed
distended
enlarged
bulging
expanded
turgid
Antonyms
deflated
shrunken
reduced
swellverb

swollen

Past Participle

swelled
Past Simple
swelled
Past Participle
swelling
Gerund
UK
/swɛl/
US
/swɛl/
The balloon began to swell as more air was pumped into it.
Le ballon a commencé à gonfler à mesure qu'on y pompait davantage d'air.
enflerSens médical ou physique
Her ankle started to swell after she twisted it during the game.
Sa cheville a commencé à enfler après qu'elle se l'est tordue pendant le match.
augmenterSens figuré
The crowd's cheers swelled as the team scored the winning goal.
Les acclamations de la foule ont augmenté lorsque l'équipe a marqué le but victorieux.
se souleverMouvement de la mer ou des vagues
The ocean swelled as the storm approached the coast.
L'océan s'est soulevé à l'approche de la tempête vers la côte.
Additional translations
s'enorgueillirSens figuré
Synonyms
expand
inflate
enlarge
increase
rise
grow
amplify
augment
Antonyms
shrink
deflate
diminish

Definitions

swollenpast participle
Past participle of the verb "swell," used to form perfect and passive verb phrases.
The river has swollen significantly after the storm.
swollenadjective
Enlarged or expanded beyond normal size, typically due to fluid accumulation or inflammation.
Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.
Exaggerated or inflated in size, importance, or value.
The politician's swollen ego made it difficult for him to accept criticism.
Puffed up or bloated in appearance.
The swollen clouds signaled an approaching storm.
swellverb
To increase in size or volume as a result of internal pressure.
The balloon began to swell as more air was pumped into it.
To become larger or rounder in size, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid.
Her ankle started to swell after she twisted it during the game.
To increase in intensity, degree, or amount.
The crowd's cheers swelled as the team scored the winning goal.
To rise or expand in a wave-like motion.
The ocean swelled as the storm approached the coast.
To become filled with pride or satisfaction.
He swelled with pride when he received the award for his hard work.
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