swell - Meaning in Tamil

swell - Meaning in Tamil

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Definitions and Meaning of swell in English

swell adjective

1. very good

   Examples

   • "a neat sports car"
   • "had a great time at the party"
   • "he did a bully job"
   • "we had a grand old time"
   • "you look simply smashing"

swell noun

1. a crescendo followed by a decrescendo
2. the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
3. a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)
4. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

swell verb

1. expand abnormally

   Example

   • "The bellies of the starving children are swelling"
2. cause to become swollen

   Example

   • "The water swells the wood"
3. increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

   Example

   • "The music swelled to a crescendo"
4. come up, as of a liquid

   Examples

   • "Tears well in her eyes"
   • "the currents well up"
5. become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger

   Example

   • "The mother was swelling with importance when she spoke of her son"
6. come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)

   Examples

   • "Smoke swelled from it"
   • "Strong emotions welled up"

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