adjective
dilated
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adjective
1
Made wider or larger than normal.
"The doctor noted his dilated pupils as a possible drug sign."
How to Use Dilated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWidened or enlarged, usually describing pupils, blood vessels, or the cervix during labor.
Word Forms
more dilated comparative, most dilated superlative
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