inflated
Americanadjective
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distended with air or gas; swollen.
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puffed up, as with pride.
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turgid or bombastic.
his inflated prose.
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unduly increased in level.
inflated costs.
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Economics. unduly expanded in amount, value, or size; characterized by inflation.
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Botany. hollow and enlarged or swelled out.
inflated perianth.
Other Word Forms
- inflatedly adverb
- inflatedness noun
- underinflated adjective
- uninflated adjective
Etymology
Origin of inflated
Example Sentences
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Now, some investors are having trouble closing on units they bought pre-construction at those inflated prices.
From BBC
Powell said in December that staff analysis indicated job gains may have been inflated by roughly 60,000 a month, implying that underlying payroll growth could already be running slightly negative.
From Barron's
That is, employees faking enthusiasm and effectiveness of AI tools to meet their boss’s inflated expectations.
From Barron's
The fragile model was shaken after the pandemic, when streaming platforms bought films at inflated prices.
From Barron's
Make sure you have plenty of fuel, that your tyres are properly inflated and your lights are working.
From BBC
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