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swell meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of swell at MeaningMonkey.org. swell meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.SWELL noun
Definition of swell (noun)
- the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
- synonyms: crestless wave
- a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)
- a crescendo followed by a decrescendo
- a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
- synonyms: beau, clotheshorse, dandy, dude, fashion plate, fop, gallant, sheik
SWELL verb
Definition of swell (verb)
- increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
- "The music swelled to a crescendo"
- become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger
- "The mother was swelling with importance when she spoke of her son"
- synonyms: puff up
- expand abnormally
- come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)
- "Strong emotions welled up"; "Smoke swelled from it"
- synonyms: well up
- come up, as of a liquid
- "Tears well in her eyes"; "the currents well up"
- synonyms: well
- cause to become swollen
- "The water swells the wood"
SWELL adjective
Definition of swell (adjective)
Source: Princeton University Wordnet