Definitions of swollen:
- adjective: abnormally expanded or increased in size; (`swollen' is sometimes used in combination)
Example: "The need to clean out swollen inventories"
- adjective: overfull with water
Example: "Swollen rivers and creeks"
- adjective: characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
Example: "So swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty"
- adjective: abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas
Example: "Swollen hands"