turgescent
/tərˈdʒɛsənt/
adjective
- Becoming swollen or puffed up, especially with fluid.
- After the rain, the turgescent stems of the plants looked ready to burst.
- The turgescent leaves of the succulent stored water for the dry season.
- The doctor noted the turgescent tissue around the wound, indicating inflammation.
- Figuratively, becoming inflated or pompous in style or manner.
- She rolled her eyes at his turgescent boasting about his minor achievements.
- His turgescent speech was full of grandiose claims but little substance.
- The author's turgescent prose made the simple story hard to follow.