Inflated
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈfleɪtɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Inflated is an adjective meaning Filled with air or fluid.
Meaning
Filled with air or fluid.
More Meanings
- Expanded; in a state of inflation, of abnormally increased size, amount, etc.
- (economics): In a state of higher cost.
- (figuratively) Pompous; arrogant (of a person or ego)
- (figuratively) Containing excessive, meaningless words, particularly for show
- Higher that the true figure
- simple past and past participle of inflate
Example Sentences
inflated incidence figures
His inflated belly looked uncomfortable.
The inflated balloons danced in the breeze.
His inflated prices made the vendor unpopular.
Synonyms for inflated
Depending on context, synonyms include bloated, bulging, expanded, filled, swelled, swollen.
Antonyms for inflated
Common opposites include deflated.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hyperbolic, exaggerated, high-flying, high-flown, high-sounding, pretentious.
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