Swell Definition
swell
adjective
- very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing"
noun
- the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
- 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
verb
- increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity; "The music swelled to a crescendo"
- become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger; "The mother was swelling with importance when she spoke of her son"
- expand abnormally; "The bellies of the starving children are swelling"
- come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things); "Strong emotions welled up"; "Smoke swelled from it"
- come up, as of a liquid; "Tears well in her eyes"; "the currents well up"
- cause to become swollen; "The water swells the wood"
"Swell" in song lyrics
See how swell is used in real songs:
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"Hit after hit make your iPod swell"
2 Hungry Bros. present 8thW1 — Talkin -
"HELL NO, I kick two and make the dome swell"
3rd Bass — Come In -
"But I can make that kitty-cat swell"
69 Boyz f/ 95 South — Ding Dong Song
Words that rhyme with swell
Usage tips for "swell"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "swell" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for swell to find words that pair well.