inflated

adjective in·flat·ed \ in-ˈflā-təd \

Updated on: 25 May 2018

Definition of inflated

1 : elaborated or heightened by artificial or empty means

an inflated style of writing

2 : distended with air or gas

3 : expanded to an abnormal or unjustifiable volume or level

inflated prices

4 : being hollow and enlarged or distended

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Examples of inflated in a Sentence

a writer with an inflated reputation
an inflated style of writing
She objects to the inflated salaries that many professional athletes now receive.

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Of course, many great cities have seen their former bohemian quarters transformed by inflated property prices and consumerism.

— The Economist, "The death—or reinvention—of the French intellectual," 28 Apr. 2018
Of the two pitchers who come behind Tillman on that list of inflated ERAs, the Orioles seem to be treating him more like Jiménez than Harvey.

— jon meoli, baltimoresun.com, "As Mets designate Matt Harvey, Orioles not yet at that point with struggling Chris Tillman," 5 May 2018
The Sox announced paid attendance at 10,377, an inflated number that included hundreds of fans in Cubs gear whose day got better heading south.

— david haugh, chicagotribune.com, "Snow job? Cubs postpone while White Sox play — and both teams made right call," 9 Apr. 2018
Trilogy Media via Storyful Media: Storyful Taxpayers also should be suspicious of tax preparers who promise inflated refunds, especially before even reviewing any tax documents, or if asked to sign a blank return.

— melissa ramsey, Houston Chronicle, "Protect yourself from these scams during tax season," 15 Mar. 2018
The report suggests that Perez is willing to part with Benzema, but only for an inflated price of £70m, a sum which far exceeds the £35m which Arsenal are reportedly interested in paying to secure the striker’s services.

— SI.com, "Arsenal Prepared to Offer £35m to Finally Land Long-Term Target Karim Benzema," 20 Apr. 2018
One is to just bite the bullet and pay the inflated prices—desperate times and all that.

— ian paul, PCWorld, "This certified refurbished HP Omen PC with a GTX 1060 is just $600 after a $300 discount," 16 Apr. 2018
The companies specialize in reviewing corporate expenses to find unnecessary costs and inflated bills by vendors that provide telecom, waste, utility and other services.

— patrick danner and zeke maccormack, San Antonio Express-News, "FBI investigating possible wrongdoing at Kerrville company, sources say," 12 Apr. 2018
But no one should get carried away: Turning the equipment over, so the inflated side is down and the flat part is up, is for the highly advanced only.

— pia catton, WSJ, "A Ballerina’s Blistering, Not-for-Beginners Routine," 7 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of inflated

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inflated Synonyms

Synonyms

bloated, exaggerated, hyperbolized, outsize (also outsized), overblown, overdrawn, overweening;

Near Antonyms

realistic, reasonable;

grandiose, preposterous, unreal, unrealistic, unreasonable;

INFLATED Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of inflated for English Language Learners

: filled and made larger with air or gas
: too large or high
of language : too serious or fancy

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