turgid
UK: ˈtɜːdʒɪd | US: ˈtɜːrdʒɪd
adj. swollen or distended, especially due to fluid
adj. (of language or style) pompous or overly complex
turgid = turg<swell> + id<adjective suffix>
- turg (from Latin turgēre, meaning "to swell")
- id (a suffix forming adjectives, often indicating a state or quality)
Etymology Origin:
The word turgid originates from the Latin turgidus, derived from turgēre ("to swell"). It initially described physical swelling (e.g., bloated tissues) but later extended metaphorically to describe inflated or pompous language. The morpheme turg- preserves the core idea of expansion, while -id marks it as an adjective.
The river grew turgid after days of heavy rain.
His turgid speech bored the audience with its unnecessary complexity.
The doctor noted the turgid appearance of the infected wound.
Avoid turgid prose in academic writing—clarity is key.
The plant's leaves became turgid as they absorbed water.