Here is the requested information on the word "tumid":
1. Parts of Speech: Adjective
2. Definition: Swollen or distended; excessively ornate or complex in style; pompous or bombastic in speech or writing.
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /ˈtjuːmɪd/
- UK: /ˈtjuːmɪd/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "tumid" comes from the Latin word "tumidus," meaning swollen. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe physical swelling or bloating, and since the 17th century to describe overly ornate or bombastic language. It is often used in literary or academic contexts to describe writing or speech that is overly complex or pretentious.
5. Synonyms: bloated, swollen, distended, inflated, bombastic, pretentious, grandiose, ornate, overblown
6. Related Words: timid, humid, lucid, cupid, rapid
7. Example Sentences:
- The doctor noticed a tumid area on the patients abdomen.
- The authors writing style was criticized as tumid and overly complex.
- The politicians speech was filled with tumid language and empty promises.