🎈turgid

adjective
/ˈtɜːrdʒɪd/

Meaning

Swollen or distended; (of language) pompous and overcomplicated.

Example Sentences

The professor’s lecture was so turgid that many students lost interest.

Synonyms

swollen, inflated, pompous, bloated, grandiose

Antonyms

simple, plain, clear

Collocations

turgid prose, turgid style, turgid language

Related Vocabularies

different from what is usual; better or greater than normal
Looking exhausted, unwell, or worn out, especially from fatigue or suffering.
Small in degree; not considerable.
Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits; participating.
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful.
imitating or copying; having the ability to imitate

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