Tumid

Pronunciation: /ˈtjumɪd/

Definitions of tumid

adjective swollen or distended; enlarged or expanded in size, fullness, or shape

Example Sentences

A1 The balloon was tumid with air.

A2 The chef prepared a tumid souffle that rose beautifully in the oven.

B1 The professor's tumid lectures were difficult to follow.

B2 The novel was filled with tumid descriptions of the protagonist's inner turmoil.

C1 The politician's tumid speeches were met with skepticism by the public.

C2 The artist's tumid paintings were considered controversial and thought-provoking.

Examples of tumid in a Sentence

formal The doctor noted the tumid appearance of the patient's abdomen.

informal She couldn't wear her favorite dress because of her tumid belly.

slang His tumid face after eating too much pizza was hilarious.

figurative The politician's speech was tumid with empty promises.

Grammatical Forms of tumid

• past tense: tumided
• plural: tumids
• comparative: more tumid
• superlative: most tumid
• present tense: tumid
• future tense: will be tumid
• perfect tense: have been tumid
• continuous tense: is being tumid
• singular: tumid
• positive degree: tumid
• infinitive: to tumid
• gerund: tumiding
• participle: tumid

Origin and Evolution of tumid

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tumid' originated from the Latin word 'tumidus', which means swollen or bulging.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe physical swelling or bulging, the word 'tumid' has evolved to also describe figurative swelling or excessive pride in modern usage.