inflated

1 of 2

adjective

in·​flat·​ed in-ˈflā-təd 

1

: distended with air or gas

2

: expanded to an abnormal or unjustifiable volume or level

inflated prices

3

: elaborated or heightened by artificial or empty means

an inflated style of writing

4

: being hollow and enlarged or distended

inflated

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of inflate

Synonyms of inflated

Adjective

• exaggerated

Examples of inflated in a Sentence

Adjective

a writer with an inflated reputation

an inflated style of writing

She objects to the inflated salaries that many professional athletes now receive.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

There are the Vamps, inflated shoes born of the puffy Y2K lineage of skate classics like Osirises or Etnies, taken to theatrical levels of bulbous. — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

The visually inflated size of certain landmasses such as Greenland on the Mercator map may even have geopolitical implications. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026

Mundubile has alleged irregularities and election observers have also reported inflated vote tallies and improper administration. — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026

In current, inflated prices, the outturn cost approaches £48–49 billion. — Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Rhymes for inflated

• abated
• ablated
• awaited
• belated
• berated
• castrated
• chelated
• citrated
• collated
• conflated
• created
• curated

Kids Definition

inflated

adjective

in·​flat·​ed

in-ˈflāt-əd

: hollow and stretched or swelled

inflated pods of a plant