DILATED Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of dilated

as in swollen

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dilated

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verb

past tense of dilate

as in distended

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Recent Examples of dilated

Adjective

Symptoms can include abdominal pain or discomfort, blurred or double vision, dilated pupils, dizziness, drooping eyelid, dry or sore throat, facial muscle paralysis, nausea or vomiting, swollen belly, and trouble swallowing and speaking. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026 Adam woke up at the hospital six days later and learned that he had been diagnosed with a heart disease called dilated cardiomyopathy, which prevents the heart from pumping blood around the body effectively. — Duarte Dias, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025 Despite the use of medications to treat dilated, weak hearts, some patients suffer from continued weakening of the heart muscle and progress to end-stage, or advanced, heart failure. — William Cornwell, The Conversation, 19 Nov. 2025 The photo clearly shows the feline's dilated pupils and ears backward, which is exactly what cats look like when mad. — Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dilated

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dilated

Adjective

The woman, who sustained a swollen and bloody face, was subsequently released from custody, the BBC said.

— Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
In addition to his eye being swollen shut and cheek cut, Bregman also has gauze inserted in his left nostril, where some bleeding had occurred.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of swollen

Adjective

Lu, who has protuberant light brown eyes, small black ears and a floppy tongue, loves to snuggle with her four-legged foster siblings and stretch out in the sun, according to the contest website.

— Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
And the rear of the case is deeper to accommodate a protuberant rear camera—hinting that the next iPad will see a big camera upgrade.

— David Phelan, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2022

Definition of protuberant

Adjective

All parents struggle in some way to adjust to life as empty nesters, but Charlie leaves his mom and dad in a somber, reflective state that casts a heavy pall over an episode that drifts toward the turgid.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
With a few other liberal Democrats, nicknamed the Grizzlies, Sher would pick through turgid language of legislation looking for provisions that reflected the undue influence of special interests.

— Dan Morain, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of turgid

Verb

One thing that isn’t inflated or overexaggerated is the talent in UCF’s backfield, notably Louisville transfer Duke Watson, who is averaging 11 yards per carry and has 297 rushing yards.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026
The announcement is the latest effort by the administration to argue that fraud has inflated ACA enrollment, even as experts question the scale of the alleged fraud.

— Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of inflated

Adjective

After all, they’re often marketed as a solution for swelling, soreness, and poor circulation—as well as a preventative measure for blood clots and visible varicose and spider veins.

— Sara Coughlin, SELF, 6 Nov. 2024
Physicians can prescribe specific levels of compression to treat certain conditions such as varicose veins, spider veins or poor circulation.

— Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 10 Oct. 2022

Definition of varicose

Verb

In March, officials said the number of national security cases involving activity by hostile states including Iran increased 50% in the six months to December 2025.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
Still, the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency said a high-wind warning, wind advisory and high-surf advisory remained in effect for parts of the island through Sunday evening as Nolo’s maximum sustained winds increased to near 115 mph.

— Eugene Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026