VENTRICOSE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

ventricose

adjective

Definition of ventricose

as in swollen

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Adjective

The deer’s neck was swollen both from the rut and from having to support the monstrous rack.

— Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
And nine Fort Hood soldiers died in 2016 when a rain-swollen creek swept their vehicle into rushing waters.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of swollen

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

Adjective

Cover pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer, checking occasionally to make sure water isn’t boiling too rapidly, until matzo balls are very puffed and light in color, 30–40 minutes.

— Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
Bake, 1 baking sheet at a time, in preheated oven until slightly puffed and golden brown, about 12 minutes.

— Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026

Definition of puffed

Adjective

The book is that challenging—turgid, repetitious, and laced with technical jargon.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 July 2026
When a plant loses moisture on a hot day through the process of transpiration, the roots take up water to replace that loss and keep the plant turgid.

— Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

Definition of turgid

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