SWELL — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ

swell

A crescendo followed by a decrescendo.
The undulating movement of the surface of the open sea.
A rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor).
A man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance.
Expand abnormally. Приклади
  • The bellies of the starving children are swelling.
Cause to become swollen. Приклади
  • The water swells the wood.
Increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity. Приклади
  • The music swelled to a crescendo.
Come up. Приклади
  • Tears well in her eyes.
Become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger. Приклади
  • The mother was swelling with importance when she spoke of her son.
As of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things. Приклади
  • Strong emotions welled up.
  • Smoke swelled from it.
Very good. Приклади
  • He did a bully job.
  • A neat sports car.
  • Had a great time at the party.
  • You look simply smashing.
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