Engorge
Synonyms
Definition
Engorge is a word that describes the act of filling or swelling to an excessive or uncomfortable extent. It’s like when something becomes really full or bloated. We often use engorge to talk about things like blood vessels or body parts that become enlarged or swollen. In the context of food, engorge can refer to eating a lot and feeling really full. But engorge can also be used in a more metaphorical sense. For instance, you might say that someone’s ego is engorged if they’re acting really full of themselves or arrogant.
Example sentences
The snake’s prey was quickly engorged as it swallowed it whole.
She couldn’t resist the temptation and proceeded to engorge herself with chocolate.
The tick engorged itself on the dog’s blood, growing larger and more bloated.
The spider trapped its prey in its web, waiting for it to engorge with venom.
The sponge engorged with water as it soaked up the spill on the kitchen counter.