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turgid

/ˈtɜːrdɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does turgid mean?

adjective

Full of or characterized by a pompous or pretentious style; overly elaborate or verbose. Excessively swollen or distended.

Example

"The professor's turgid prose made it difficult to follow his argument."

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