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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

turgidly

/ˈtɜːrdɪli/ adverb · British & US
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What does turgidly mean?

adverb

In a swollen or inflated manner; in a pompous or pretentious way.

Example

"The professor spoke turgidly about the complex theory, using overly complicated language."

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