túrgido
1. Swollen or distended, especially with blood or other fluid
The turgid veins were visible on his forehead.
As veias túrgidas eram visíveis em sua testa.
2. Excessively ornate, pompous, or bombastic in style or language
His turgid prose was difficult to read and understand.
Sua prosa túrgida era difícil de ler e compreender.
3. Swollen or puffed up in appearance
The patient's turgid face showed signs of water retention.
O rosto túrgido do paciente mostrava sinais de retenção de água.
The word 'turgid' is primarily used in formal, academic, and medical contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking cultures. It is rarely used in everyday conversation. In literary criticism and academic writing, it is commonly employed as a pejorative term to describe overly complex or ornate language. In medical fields, it maintains a neutral, technical meaning referring to swelling or distension.
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