tumidily

/ˌtjuːmɪˈdaɪli/

Definitions

1. adverb

in a swollen or puffy manner

“The bruise swelled up and turned red, healing tumidly over the next few weeks.”

2. adverb

in a pompous or self-important manner

“He spoke tumidly about his achievements, trying to impress the audience.”

Synonyms

  • pompously
  • self-importantly
  • swollenly

Antonyms

  • flatly
  • simply
  • unpretentiously