turgid

adjective

tur·gid | \ ˈtər-jəd

Definition of turgid

1 : excessively embellished in style or language : bombastic, pompous turgid prose

2 : being in a state of distension : swollen, tumid turgid limbs especially : exhibiting turgor

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Other Words from turgid

turgidity \ ˌtər-ˈji-də-tē

\ noun

turgidly \ ˈtər-jəd-lē

\ adverb

turgidness noun

Examples of turgid in a Sentence

turgid leeches having had their fill of blood

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After a turgid opening, the game sprang to life in the 13th minute, as Rodrigo Palacio danced his way into the Milan penalty area, before jabbing a tentative shot at goal that was well blocked by Cristián Zapata. — SI.com, "Bologna 1-2 AC Milan: Rossoneri Survive Late Scare From Rossoblu to End Barren Winless Run," 29 Apr. 2018 The stars were misaligned from the start for this frantic, turgid thriller. — Joe Morgenstern, WSJ, "‘The Girl in the Spider’s Web: A New Dragon Tattoo Story’ Review: Blurred Tats," 8 Nov. 2018 After an open start, the game settled into a turgid affair with neither team looking particularly threatening. — SI.com, "Antoine Griezmann Shines as Atletico Madrid Returns to Winning Ways," 11 Mar. 2018 That turgid style appears to be incrementally changing in the wake of Diaz-Canel becoming president in April. — Washington Post, "Cuba slightly loosens controls on state media," 22 June 2018 That turgid style appears to be incrementally changing in the wake of Mr. Diaz-Canel becoming president in April. — Andrea Rodriguez, The Christian Science Monitor, "Cuba loosens grip on media, allows for more independent reporting," 21 June 2018 Formed in 1968, Josephus foreshadowed heavy metal with the turgid riffs, brutal-but-sparse rhythms, and wildman vocals across their 1970 debut, Dead Man. — Leor Galil, Chicago Reader, "Houston proto-metal misfits Josefus make a rare trip to Chicago," 21 June 2018 Russia 🇷🇺 Gifted automatic qualification as the home team, this turgid squad are a good bet to be worst hosts since Seth MacFarlane at the 2013 Oscars. — Roger Bennett, GQ, "Un-American Football: Your Guide to Enjoying This Yankee-Free World Cup," 12 June 2018 But their efforts are not enough to lift the turgid dramatics of this work by newcomer Thorne, a Brooklyn College student making her professional playwrighting debut. — Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Peace for Mary Frances': Theater Review," 24 May 2018

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