turgid

adjective

tur·​gid ˈtər-jəd How to pronounce turgid (audio)
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
turgidity noun
turgidly adverb
turgidness noun

Examples of turgid in a Sentence

turgid leeches having had their fill of blood
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Word History

Etymology

Latin turgidus, from turgēre to be swollen

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of turgid was in 1620

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Cite this Entry

“Turgid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turgid. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

turgid

adjective
tur·​gid ˈtər-jəd How to pronounce turgid (audio)
1
: being in a swollen state
2
: exhibiting turgor
a turgid plant cell

Medical Definition

turgid

adjective
tur·​gid ˈtər-jəd How to pronounce turgid (audio)
: being in a normal or abnormal state of distension : swollen, tumid
turgid limbs
turgid living cells

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