turgid

adjective

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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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