• a crescendo followed by a decrescendo
• the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
• a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)
• a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
• expand abnormally; "The bellies of the starving children are Swelling"
• cause to become swollen; "The water Swells the wood"
• increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity; "The music Swelled to a crescendo"
• come up; "Tears well in her eyes"
• become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger; "The mother was Swelling with importance when she spoke of her son"
• as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things; "Strong emotions welled up"; "Smoke Swelled from it"
• very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing"

'Swell' in other languages