swell

/swˈɛl/

/ˈswɛɫ/

[verb] [noun] [adjective]

to swell

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to increase in size, volume, or intensity, often in a gradual or steady manner

to become rounder or larger, particularly due to an increase in the amount of fluid

synonyms : intumesce

swell up

tumefy

tumesce

become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger

synonyms : puff up

come up, as of a liquid

synonyms : well

come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)

synonyms : well up

cause to become swollen

Swell

[NOUN]

the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea

synonyms : crestless wave

a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)

a crescendo followed by a decrescendo

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

synonyms : beau

swell

very good

synonyms : bang-up

Examples

1. John got a swelled head after he won the prize.

2. Oh, don't go getting a swelled head over it.

3. Don't get a swelled head from all this success.

4. Her arm swelled terribly.