Definition of Inflated
Inflated
in·flat·ed
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
exaggerated, made overly high or elaborate by artificial or superficial means;
e.g. His inflated opinion of his abilities makes him difficult to work with.
(adjective)
excessively high, expanded or increased to an unreasonable or abnormal amount or volume;
e.g. That store is known for the inflated prices of its products.
(adjective)
filled with gas/air and enlarged or swollen/distended as a consequence;
e.g. He floated in the swimming pool with the help of an inflated ring.
(verb)
filled something, especially something flexible or expandable, with gas/air to the point that it became enlarged or swollen, or became enlarged/swollen due to being filled with gas/air;
e.g. The balloon was inflated with helium so it floated in the air. The parachute inflated when the wind blew against it.
(verb)
increased or exaggerated something to an excessive amount or degree;
e.g. Her words inflated their expectations, which led to their being disappointed later.
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