[tur.gid] adj [L turgidus, fr. turgere to be swollen] (1620) 1: being in a state of distension: swollen, tumid "~ limbs"; esp: exhibiting turgor
2: excessively embellished in style or language: bombastic, pompous -- tur.gid.i.ty n -- tur.gid.ly adv -- tur.gid.ness n