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SWELL

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj., adverb)

Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Swell.

How to pronounce swell:

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Swell - as a noun

The undulating movement of the surface of the open sea

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crestless wave
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
moving ridgewave
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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 (Exact Relations)
beauclotheshorsedandydudefashion platefopgallantsheik
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adult maleman
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Swell - as an adjective satellite

Swell - as a verb

Increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

Example: "The music swelled to a crescendo"

Become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger

Example: "The mother was swelling with importance when she spoke of her son"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
puff up

Expand abnormally

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intumesceswell uptumefytumesce
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expand
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)

Example: "Strong emotions welled up"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
well up

Come up, as of a liquid

Example: "Tears well in her eyes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
well

Cause to become swollen

Example: "The water swells the wood"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grow
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Swell - as an adjective

Fashionable, like a swell or dandy.

Excellent.

Swell - as an adverb

Very well.

Example Sentences

"The swelling crowd filled the stadium."
"The swell waves attracted many surfers to the beach."
"She looked stunning in her swell dress."
"The student's progress was evident in the swell grades he received."
"The party was a swell event, filled with laughter and joy."
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Word Game Points

Is SWELL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, swell is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SWELL has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is SWELL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, swell is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SWELL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SWELL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, swell is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SWELL has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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