online vocabulary.com

Bruised - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Bruised describes an injury where the skin is discolored, usually purple or blue, due to damage to blood vessels beneath the surface, often caused by a blow or impact. It can also refer to emotional hurt.

bruised

/bruzd/ /bruːzd/

Definition:

Injured with a discolored mark on the skin caused by impact or pressure.

Synonyms:

injured, hurt, battered, contused

Part of Speech:

adjective, verb

Antonyms:

unharmed, healed

Common Collocations:

bruised apple, bruised ego, bruised knee, bruised ribs

Derivatives:

bruising (noun), bruiser (noun)

Usage Tips:

Use "bruised" to describe physical injuries or metaphorically for emotional harm (e.g., "bruised pride").

Common Phrases:

bruised and battered, bruised ego, walk away bruised

Etymology:

From Old English *brysan* ("to crush"), influenced by Old French *bruisier* ("to break").

Examples:

  • 1. She fell and bruised her knee badly.
  • 2. The apples were slightly bruised but still edible.
  • 3. His pride was bruised after the defeat.
  • 4. The boxer’s face was badly bruised after the match.

MORE VOCABULARY LISTS