TURGENTLY

Etymology

Adverb

turgently (comparative more turgently, superlative most turgently)

In a turgent manner.

Source: Wiktionary


TURGENT

Tur"gent, a. Etym: [L. turgens, -entis, p. pr. of turgere to swell.]

1. Rising into a tumor, or a puffy state; swelling; tumid; as, turgent humors.

2. Inflated; bombastic; turgid; pompous. Recompensed with turgent titles. Burton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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