swell
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Definition of swell:
the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor) a crescendo followed by a decrescendo a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity; "The music swelled to a crescendo" become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger; "The mother was swelling with importance when she spoke of her son" expand abnormally; "The bellies of the starving children are swelling" come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things); "Strong emotions welled up"; "Smoke swelled from it" come up, as of a liquid; "Tears well in her eyes"; "the currents well up" cause to become swollen; "The water swells the wood" very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing" |