TURGID


Meaning of TURGID in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' t ə r-j ə d

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin turgidus, from turg ē re to be swollen

Date: 1620

1 : being in a state of distension : SWOLLEN , TUMID < turgid limbs> especially : exhibiting turgor

2 : excessively embellished in style or language : BOMBASTIC , POMPOUS < turgid prose>

– tur · gid · i · ty \ ˌ t ə r- ' ji-d ə -t ē \ noun

– tur · gid · ly \ ' t ə r-j ə d-l ē \ adverb

– tur · gid · ness noun

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