adj
Uncommon
inflated
ihn-FLAY-tihd
Inflated (adj) means Filled with air or gas so as to be expanded. Example: “The inflated raft drifted lazily across the pool.”
adj
1
Filled with air or gas so as to be expanded.
"The inflated raft drifted lazily across the pool."
2
Higher than is reasonable or accurate, especially of a price, figure, or opinion of oneself.
"Tourists often complain about the inflated prices near the airport."
"He has a rather inflated sense of his own importance."
How to use inflated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPuffed up with air, or unreasonably high or exaggerated.
Common pairings
inflated prices
inflated ego
inflated figures
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- Comparative
- more inflated
- Superlative
- most inflated
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What does “inflated” mean?
The word “inflated” means filled with air or gas so as to be expanded. In plain terms, puffed up with air, or unreasonably high or exaggerated.
How do you pronounce “inflated”?
“Inflated” is pronounced ihn-FLAY-tihd (/ɪnˈfleɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “inflated” in a sentence?
Here is “inflated” used in a sentence: “The inflated raft drifted lazily across the pool.”
What is another word for “inflated”?
Words with a similar meaning to “inflated” include bloated, bulging, expanded, filled, swelled and swollen.
What is the opposite of “inflated”?
The opposite of “inflated” — its antonyms — is deflated.
What part of speech is “inflated”?
“Inflated” is an adjective.
Is “inflated” a common word?
“Inflated” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “inflated” have?
“Inflated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: filled with air or gas so as to be expanded.
