Synonyms for Swollen

Definition of swollen

adjective
  1. characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance; "a conceited fool"; "an attitude of self-conceited arrogance"; "an egotistical disregard of others"; "so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty"; "growing ever more swollen-headed and arbitrary"; "vain about her clothes"

16 synonyms found

Writing tips for "swollen"

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"Swollen" in song lyrics

See how swollen is used in real songs:

  • "I wrote this, talkin' roaches till my heads swollen"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Army of the Pharaohs — This is War
  • "Can't see myself gettin beat down, my eyes swollen"
    Akon f/ Styles P — Blown Away
  • "Your ankles are swollen swollen swollen"
    Lily Allen — Nan You're a Window Shopper *

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