tumid

/ˈtjuːmɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

swollen or inflamed, especially due to disease or injury; bloated or puffy.

“The patient’s tumid face was a clear sign of her sinus infection.”

2. noun

an area of swollen or inflamed tissue.

“The doctor examined the patient’s tumid to determine the cause of the swelling.”

Synonyms

  • bloated
  • inflamed
  • puffy
  • swollen

Antonyms

  • deflated
  • flaccid
  • flat
  • shrunk