tumid — swollen, enlarged, or distended; pompous or bombastic in language or style
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: swollen, enlarged, or distended; pompous or bombastic in language or style
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtuːmɪd/
Korean meaning: 부어오른, 팽창한; (문체가) 과장된, 허풍스러운
Korean pronunciation: **튜**미드
Example Sentences
- The politician's tumid speeches were full of hot air but lacked substance.
- After the bee sting, her tumid finger looked like a small sausage.
- The critic dismissed the novel as tumid and pretentious writing.
tumid
ADJECTIVE//ˈtuːmɪd//
swollen, enlarged, or distended; pompous or bombastic in language or style
a concerned doctor examines a patient's severely swollen ankle that appears much larger than normal. The patient sits on an examination table pointing to their tumid joint with a worried expression. The ankle is visibly distended and puffy compared to the other normal-sized foot. Before the injury, the ankle was regular size, but now it's clearly enlarged and inflamed. A nurse nearby prepares ice packs while another medical assistant takes notes on the patient's condition. the swollen, enlarged, and distended condition of the injured body part
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Origin
From Latin 'tumere' meaning 'to swell.' The word originally described physical swelling but expanded to describe inflated or pompous language.
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“The politician's tumid speeches were full of hot air but lacked substance.”
“After the bee sting, her tumid finger looked like a small sausage.”
“The critic dismissed the novel as tumid and pretentious writing.”
“His tumid ego made it impossible for him to accept any criticism.”
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