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turgescence

noun
/tɜː(ɹ)ˈd͡ʒɛsəns/

Definitions

  1. The act of swelling, or state of being swollen or turgescent.

    • the instant turgescence is not to be taken off

  2. Empty magnificence or pompousness

    Empty magnificence or pompousness; inflation; bombast; turgidity.

    • A marked tendency to affectation, to turgescence.

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