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turgid
[tur-jid]
adjective
swollen; distended; tumid.
inflated, overblown, or pompous; bombastic.
turgid language.
turgid
/ ˈɜːɪ /
adjective
swollen and distended; congested
(of style or language) pompous and high-flown; bombastic
Other 51Թ Forms
- turgidity noun
- turgidness noun
- turgidly adverb
- unturgid adjective
- unturgidly adverb
- ˈٳܰ adverb
- ٳܰˈ徱ٲ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of turgid1
Example Sentences
It is "a turgid eyesore" and "top-dollar tedium", according to the Times.
As her career matured, Flack’s oldies eclipsed her newer material, often described by critics as “turgid and bland.”
But that is not quite the case with Burnley, as fans are growing increasingly weary at the perceived turgid style of play deployed by manager Scott Parker.
Even the most exhilarating of wins can be made to feel a tad turgid because of the ways of modern professional golf.
Even the highlights on Match of the Day have left me thinking, 'oh this is a bit turgid'.
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