VENTRICOSE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

ventricose

adjective

Definition of ventricose

as in swollen

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Adjective

As the cooling metal tool depuffs swollen tissues and stimulates microcirculation, the peptide-rich cream works beneath the surface to rebuild structural volume.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
In addition, her arms were left swollen, blistered and bruised from the lethal injection drugs.

— Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 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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The women wore maroon unitards with subtle puffed sleeves, while Danchig-Waring’s tank unitard featured two faces in profile, each hugging a side of his waist.

— Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Bake pancake until puffed and brown around edges, 20–25 minutes.

— Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of puffed

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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

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