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SWELLS

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Swells.

Swells - 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)

Swells - as an adjective satellite

Swells - 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)

Example Sentences

"The ocean swells after a storm."
"Her heart swells with pride when she sees her daughter on stage."
"The crowd's excitement swells as the band takes the stage."
"The balloon swells as more air is pumped into it."
"The river swells during the spring thaw."
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Word Game Points

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

SWELLS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is SWELLS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, swells is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SWELLS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is SWELLS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, swells is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SWELLS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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