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

Filled with air or gas so as to be expanded.

"The inflated raft drifted lazily across the pool."

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 notes

In plain EnglishPuffed up with air, or unreasonably high or exaggerated.

Common pairings

inflated prices inflated ego inflated figures

Word forms

more inflated comparative, most inflated superlative

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Synonyms

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bloated bulging expanded filled swelled swollen tumid turgid bombastic pompous

Antonyms

deflated

Related words

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Rhymes for inflated

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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