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. engorged adjective swollen, filled, enlarged, inflamed, bloated, puffy, puffed up, distended, tumescent, oedematous, tumid The tissues in the womb become engorged with blood. Jan 14, 2026Β Β· engorged Add to list Definitions of engorged adjective overfull as with blood synonyms: congested

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If a part of the body is engorged, it has become swollen or filled with a liquid, especially blood.

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