inflated

[in-fley-tid]

adjective

1. distended with air or gas; swollen.

2. puffed up, as with pride.

3. turgid or bombastic.

   his inflated prose.

4. unduly increased in level.

   inflated costs.

5. Economics.,  unduly expanded in amount, value, or size; characterized by inflation.

6. Botany.,  hollow and enlarged or swelled out.

   inflated perianth.

Other Word Forms

• inflatedly adverb
• inflatedness noun
• underinflated adjective
• uninflated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of inflated¹

First recorded in 1645–55; inflate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

It claims the firm forced Apple and Samsung to pay inflated prices and licensing fees for essential handset components, which then pushed up the cost of those smartphones for consumers.

From BBC

“Everyone will have their opinions and critiques,” Shilling said of her psychedelic creation just before the piece was inflated for a test run prior to Saturday’s opening night party.

From Los Angeles Times

He expected tough negotiations but soon realised the scale of the challenge with fighters demanding inflated purses, games of bluff and brinkmanship.

From BBC

It says these figures are "inflated and false".

From BBC

Schools are giving students inflated grades in the wake of the pandemic, but states are not doing a good job giving parents a reality check, the report said.

From Los Angeles Times

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