formal
1
disapproving
: very complicated and difficult to understand
turgid prose/language
2
: larger or fuller than normal because of swelling
turgid [=swollen] limbs
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“Turgid.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/turgid. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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