English adjective: intumescent | |||
1. | intumescent abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas | ||
Samples | Hungry children with bloated stomachs. He had a grossly distended stomach. Eyes with puffed (or puffy) lids. Swollen hands. Tumescent tissue. Puffy tumid flesh. | ||
Synonyms | puffy, tumescent, tumid, turgid | ||
Similar | unhealthy | ||
Antonyms | healthy | ||