Synonyms of swollen

22 similar words · 8 opposite words

Another word for swollen is puffed. Other synonyms of swollen are turgid, distended, protuberant, bulled and tumid. The opposite of swollen is shrunken.

Synonyms and similar words for swollen

juttingThat which juts or protrudes.
protuberantSwelling or bulging outward.
extuberantSwelling or sticking out; protuberant.
tumidSwollen, enlarged, bulging.
bulgingThe shape or motion of something that bulges.
exsertedProtruding, projecting.
outstanding
projecting
projectory
prominent
promontorial
protruding
protuberousProtuberant.
salient
bulledSwollen.
distendedExtended or expanded, as from internal pressure; swollen.
farcedStuffed or filled; swollen.
nodoseKnot-like; swollen.
puffedInflated or swollen.
turgidDistended beyond the natural state by some internal agent, especially fluid, or expansive force.
obtrusive obsolete
boln obsoleteSwollen; puffed out.

What is another word for swollen?: Swollen has 22 synonyms on Word.ws, such as puffed, turgid, distended, protuberant, bulled, tumid, nodose and farced.
What is the opposite of swollen?: The opposite of swollen is shrunken. Other antonyms of swollen are wizened.
What does swollen mean?: Swollen means protuberant or abnormally distended (as by injury or disease).

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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