(Irregular preterit, past participle: swelled, swollen).
1. To become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger; SYN. puff up.
2. To cause to become swollen.
3. To expand abnormally; SYN. swell up, distend.
4. To increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity.

1. A crescendo followed by a decrescendo.
2. A rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor).
3. The undulating movement of the surface of the open sea; SYN. crestless wave.

1. Stylish; socially prominent
2. Excellent — used as a generalized term of enthusiasm