turgid
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Some have waded through turgid Communist Party documents in search of subtle shifts in tone and vocabulary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026
Rock-bottom Perpignan lost a turgid arm-wrestle at Castres 23-7 despite opening the scoring.
From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025
Even the most exhilarating of wins can be made to feel a tad turgid because of the ways of modern professional golf.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2025
Mr. Dennett combined a wide range of knowledge with an easy, often playful writing style to reach a lay public, avoiding the impenetrable concepts and turgid prose of many other contemporary philosophers.
From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2024
He continued to study Rick intently, his face turgid; Rick could not fathom what Garland was thinking.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
Vocabulary lists containing turgid
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Great Gatsby
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Poe's Favorite Words, collected by Charles Harrington Elster
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
