swollen

/ˈswəʊlən/adjective

Larger than normal because of injury, illness, or a buildup of fluid.

Example sentences

“Her ankle was swollen for days after she twisted it.”
“His eyes were red and swollen from crying all night.”

The past participle of 'swell'. Standard with body parts: a swollen ankle, swollen glands, a swollen river after rain.

Synonyms for swollen

puffy
inflamed
enlarged

Related words

healTo cure an illness or injury, or to make a wound get better.sneezeTo suddenly force air out through the nose and mouth because something has irritated the nose.painfulMaking you feel pain, whether in the body or in the mind.coughTo force air noisily out of your lungs and through your mouth, often to clear something irritating your throat or airway.fatigueDeep tiredness brought on by hard physical or mental effort.dizzyFeeling as if everything is spinning and you might lose your balance.