to cause something to become filled with blood or another liquid and to swell (= become larger or rounder than normal) be engorged (with something) Once feeding is complete, the tick is engorged. Jan 14, 2026Β Β· engorged Add to list Definitions of engorged adjective overfull as with blood synonyms: congested engorged adjective swollen, filled, enlarged, inflamed, bloated, puffy, puffed up, distended, tumescent, oedematous, tumid The tissues in the womb become engorged with blood.

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Something that is engorged is swollen, usually because it has been filled with a particular fluid. The tissues become engorged with blood.

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