tumid
UK: ˈtjuːmɪd | US: ˈtuːmɪd
adj. swollen or distended, especially abnormally
adj. (of language or style) pompous or bombastic
tumid = tum<swell> + id<adjective suffix>
- tum<swell>: From Latin tumēre ("to swell"), seen in words like tumor (swelling) and tumescent (becoming swollen).
- id<adjective suffix>: A Latin-derived suffix forming adjectives, often indicating a state or quality (e.g., fluid, lucid).
Etymology Origin:
The word tumid traces back to Latin tumidus, meaning "swollen" or "puffed up." The root tum- reflects the physical act of swelling, which metaphorically extended to describe inflated language or style. This dual meaning—literal and figurative—highlights how bodily conditions often inspire abstract descriptors in language.
The doctor noted the tumid appearance of the patient’s ankle after the injury.
His tumid speech, full of grandiose claims, failed to impress the audience.
The tumid riverbanks warned of potential flooding after days of heavy rain.
Critics dismissed the novel for its tumid prose and lack of substance.
A tumid abscess required immediate medical attention to prevent infection.