Meaning of the word turgid in English
What does turgid mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
turgid
US /ˈtɝː.dʒɪd/
UK /ˈtɜː.dʒɪd/
Adjective
1.
(of language or style) tediously pompous or bombastic
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The critic dismissed the novel for its turgid prose.
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I couldn't finish the turgid report.
2.
swollen and distended or congested
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The turgid river overflowed its banks after the storm.
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The plant's leaves were turgid with water.