Meaning of 'swell'

adjective

very good

Synonyms: hot

noun

a crescendo followed by a decrescendo

noun

the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea

Synonyms: crestless wave

noun

a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)

noun

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

Synonyms: gallant

verb

expand abnormally

Example: "The bellies of the starving children are swelling"

Synonyms: swell up intumesce tumefy tumesce

verb

cause to become swollen

Example: "The water swells the wood"

verb

increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

Example: "The music swelled to a crescendo"

verb

come up, as of a liquid

Synonyms: well

verb

become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger

Example: "The applause of the audience made my heart swell with feeling."

Synonyms: puff up

verb

come up, as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things

Example: "The song on the radio made memories of my ex swell."

Synonyms: well up