swollen

adjective/ˈswəʊlən/CEFR B2

ফোলা

Meaning

Larger than normal because of injury or illness.

Example sentences

  • His knee was swollen after the match.ম্যাচের পর তার হাঁটু ফুলে গিয়েছিল।
  • Her eyes were red and swollen.তার চোখ লাল হয়ে ফুলে ছিল।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: puffy, inflamed

Similar words, and what each means

  • puffy

    ফোলা ফোলা, ফাঁপা

    Swollen in a soft, rounded way.

  • inflamed

    প্রদাহযুক্ত, ফোলা ও লাল

    Red, swollen and painful, or, of feelings, made much stronger.

  • bloated

    ফুলে ওঠা; অতিরিক্ত ভারী বা স্ফীত

    Swollen with gas or liquid, or grown far too large.

Other English words for “ফোলা

  • swelling

    A part of the body that has become larger, often after an injury.

  • inflammation

    Redness, heat, and swelling in a part of the body that is hurt or infected.

  • baggy

    Hanging loosely and not fitting closely.

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  1. “swollen” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • বিশ্বাসযোগ্য, প্রত্যয় উৎপাদক
    • মহিমান্বিত, দৃষ্টি আকর্ষণকারী
    • যৌক্তিক, সংগত
    • ফোলা
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    ফোলাswollen (adjective) — ফোলা. Larger than normal because of injury or illness.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “swollen”?

    • puffy
    • maternal
    • sunlit
    • appetising
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    puffypuffy — ফোলা ফোলা, ফাঁপা. Swollen in a soft, rounded way.

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