1. enlarged or expanded beyond normal size, especially due to injury, infection, or fluid retention
2. filled with pride or arrogance
Usage: figurative

Examples

• Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the game.
• The bee sting left his hand red and swollen.
• The river was swollen from the heavy rains.
• His swollen ego made him difficult to work with.
• The patient’s lymph nodes were swollen and tender.
• After the surgery, some swelling is normal, but call if it becomes severely swollen.
• The wood door was swollen from humidity and wouldn’t close properly.