inflated
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
inflated
/ɪnˈfleɪtəd/
adjective
inflated
/ɪnˈfleɪtəd/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of INFLATED
1
:
filled and made larger with air or gas
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an inflated balloon/raft
2
a
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too large or high
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He has an inflated opinion of his value to the company. [=he thinks he is more valuable than he really is]
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He has an inflated ego. [=he has an overly high opinion of himself]
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a writer with an inflated reputation
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inflated [=exaggerated] claims of greatness
b
of language
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too serious or fancy
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an inflated style of writing
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inflated [=overblown] language
3
of prices, wages, etc.
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too high
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increased to a level that is not normal or proper
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She objects to the inflated salaries that many professional athletes now receive.
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inflated prices
