1610s, from Latin turgidus "swollen, inflated, distended," from turgere "to swell," of unknown origin. Figurative use in reference to prose is from 1725. Related: Turgidly; turgidness.
例文
1. The rest of the arts scene looks increasingly turgid by comparison.
比較すると、芸術界の他の分野はますます無味乾燥に見える。
2.the turgid waters of the Thames
上昇テムズ川の水
3.He used to make extremely dull, turgid and frankly boring speeches.