swelled meaning

UK /swɛld/ US /swɛld/ 1 syllable

swelled (adjective): feeling self-importance.

Definition of swelled

  1. feeling self-importance
    • too big for his britches
    • had a swelled head
    • he was swelled with pride

    Synonyms: big, vainglorious

    Similar: proud

How to pronounce swelled

swelled is pronounced /swɛld/ in British English and /swɛld/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with swelled

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SW · words ending in ED · 7-letter words

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