VENTRICOSE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

ventricose

adjective

Definition of ventricose

as in swollen

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Adjective

North Korean mines have occasionally been carried into South Korea by swollen rivers, killing or injuring civilians.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026
The woman, who sustained a swollen and bloody face, was subsequently released from custody, the BBC said.

— Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 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

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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

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