English dictionary
swell
adjectiveAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- excellent
noun
- a crescendo followed by a decrescendo
noun
- the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
noun
- a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)
noun
- a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
verb
- expand abnormally
verb
- cause to become swollen
verb
- increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
verb
- come up, as of a liquid
verb
- become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger
verb
- come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)
Example sentences
he did a bully job
a neat sports car
had a great time at the party
you look simply smashing
we had a grand old time
The bellies of the starving children are swelling
The water swells the wood
The music swelled to a crescendo
Tears well in her eyes
the currents well up
The mother was swelling with importance when she spoke of her son
Strong emotions welled up
Smoke swelled from it