tumid
/ˈtuːmɪd/
adjective
- Swollen, enlarged, or bulging, often in a way that is abnormal or excessive.
- The tumid belly of the starving child was a sign of malnutrition.
- The river was tumid with spring runoff.
- His tumid ankle made it impossible to put on his shoe.
- (of language or style) Pompous, inflated, or overly grand.
- Her writing style is so tumid that it's hard to take seriously.
- The politician's tumid speech was full of empty promises.
- He used tumid phrases to make his simple ideas sound important.