SWELL
Scrabble letter values: S1W4E1L1L1 = 8
Definition
- adjective very good. — synonyms: bang-up, bully, corking, cracking, dandy, great, groovy, keen
- noun the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea. — synonyms: crestless_wave
- noun a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor).
- noun a crescendo followed by a decrescendo.
- noun a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance. — synonyms: dandy, dude, fop, gallant, sheik, beau, fashion_plate, clotheshorse
- verb increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity.
- verb become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger. — synonyms: puff_up
- verb expand abnormally. — synonyms: swell_up, intumesce, tumefy, tumesce
- verb come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things). — synonyms: well_up
- verb come up, as of a liquid. — synonyms: well
- verb cause to become swollen.
Examples
- “he did a bully job”
- “a neat sports car”
- “had a great time at the party”