- past participle of swell.
swollen
Example Sentences
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Many are swollen, have darkened skin or bear the marks of injuries, making identification difficult.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
But the person's features were so swollen that she couldn't be sure it was her.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
Over Christmas, he landed in the emergency room after waking up with a swollen face and tongue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Richards’ ankle was so swollen after the injury that he had to use crutches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
A meal was out of the question: the water was gone, and their mouths and tongues were so swollen with thirst that they could hardly swallow.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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