adj

deflated

dih-FLAY-tihd

Deflated (adj) means Emptied of air or gas. Example: “The deflated balloon lay flat on the floor.”

adj

Emptied of air or gas.

"The deflated balloon lay flat on the floor."

Feeling disappointed or discouraged, especially after high hopes.

"She felt deflated after failing the exam she'd studied so hard for."

How to use deflated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEmptied out — of air, or of enthusiasm.

Common pairings

deflated tire feel deflated

more deflated comparative, most deflated superlative

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What does “deflated” mean?

The word “deflated” means emptied of air or gas. In plain terms, emptied out — of air, or of enthusiasm.

How do you pronounce “deflated”?

“Deflated” is pronounced dih-FLAY-tihd (/dɪˈfleɪtɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “deflated” in a sentence?

Here is “deflated” used in a sentence: “The deflated balloon lay flat on the floor.”

What part of speech is “deflated”?

“Deflated” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “deflated” have?

“Deflated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: emptied of air or gas.