Definition

Describing something that is excessively filled with liquid, often referring to a swollen or distended state, especially in blood vessels.

Example

After the injury, his arm looked engorged and swollen.

Conversation

Did you see that picture of the river after the rain?

Yeah, it looked so engorged with all that water!

I know, right? It's amazing how quickly it can fill up.

Nature really is powerful when it comes to flooding like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To fill something completely, often to the point of swelling or becoming overly full.

Example

After the heavy rain, the river became engorged with water, overflowing its banks.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how much that dog has engorged itself on food?

I know, right? It was like it hadn’t eaten in days!

It’s surprising how quickly it engorged itself at the party.

Root Explanation

Engorged → It is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be in) and "gorge" (from Old French *gorger*, meaning to stuff or fill). The word "engorged" means to be filled or stuffed to excess.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'caused to be filled' ('en-') to the point of being stuffed ('gorge'). This helps you remember that 'engorged' means excessively filled.

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