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English adjective: intumescent

1. intumescent abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas


SamplesHungry children with bloated stomachs.
He had a grossly distended stomach.
Eyes with puffed (or puffy) lids.
Swollen hands.
Tumescent tissue.
Puffy tumid flesh.


Synonymspuffy, tumescent, tumid, turgid


Similarunhealthy


Antonymshealthy









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