swell

Definition

  • verb: to become larger than normal
  • verb: to expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
  • adjective: very good
  • adjective: socially prominent
  • often + 'up'
  • synonyms: excellent, stylish, heave

Examples

  • The storm has brought high winds and heavy 'swells' along the coast.

  • They hope to create a 'groundswell of' support for her candidacy.

  • The economy is 'swelling' at an annual rate of five percent.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) So... PAUL: Oh, there it is. BRUTAL: Oh, I see it. You think this is enough? I don't know. You fellas thirsty? Fresh out of the icebox. - You bet. That's swell, Brutal. Thanks. BRUTAL: Oh, yeah. HARRY: Hot in here. Boy, howdy. Hey, hey. I'm gonna get some too, ain't I? - My ass, you get some too. (..)
    1999 The Green Mile