the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
[ Syn: crestless wave ]
a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)
a crescendo followed by a decrescendo
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
[ Syn: dandy , dude , fop , gallant , sheik , beau , fashion plate , clotheshorse ]
swell (n.)
very good; he did a bully job; a neat sports car; had a great time at the party; you look simply smashing
[ Syn: bang-up , bully , corking , cracking , dandy , great , groovy , keen , neat , nifty , not bad , peachy , slap-up , smashing ]
swell (adj.)
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity; The music swelled to a crescendo'
become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger; The mother was swelling with importance when she spoke of her son
[ Syn: puff up ]
expand abnormally; The bellies of the starving children are swelling
come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things); Strong emotions welled up; Smoke swelled from it
[ Syn: well up ]
come up, as of a liquid; Tears well in her eyes; the currents well up
[ Syn: well ]
cause to become swollen; The water swells the wood'