turgid

/ˈtɜːrdɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

swollen or puffy, especially with fluid; full of sap or liquid; (of a liquid) turbid or cloudy.

“The turgid stem of the water lily poked out of the pond’s surface.”

2. noun

a swollen or puffy part of the body.

“The doctor examined the turgid swelling on the patient’s ankle.”

Synonyms

  • puffy
  • swollen
  • tumid

Antonyms

  • shriveled
  • shrunken