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turgid
adjective as in bombastic
Example Sentences
It is also now part of a turgid, boiling debate over police use of force, one that overlaps with America’s sharp political divide.
Some of it gets rather turgid, even given the remarkable ability of the participants to recreate exact bits of dialogue.
Why not go for the polar opposite of a turgid straight white guy?
Smith faxed a turgid apologia over to Bullock on Sunday, a mere three weeks after her relationship with James came to light.
Accordingly, the Crown has dwindled away in proportion to the unnatural and turgid growth of this excrescence on the Court.
In her usual bad taste she complained, in turgid, extravagant terms, of his deceitful conduct towards her.
Accordingly the crown has dwindled away, in proportion to the unnatural and turgid growth of this excrescence on the court.
Santiago's style as a writer of love letters might be a little on the turgid side, but he knew how to make himself clear.
Plethore′tic, Plethor′ic, -al, afflicted with plethora: superabundant: turgid.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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