inflated
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
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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In these scenarios, defenders have to bounce back onto their heels, creating an inflated amount of space — and giving the guard an immediate advantage in the first step to cut into open space and catch a quick flip pass for a rapid-fire shot.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
While brands like Pappy Van Winkle, Weller, and Blanton’s get all the attention, there’s a whole world of underrated bourbons that offer incredible flavor without the impossible hunt or inflated price tag.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
The Hawley-Welch legislation would impose civil monetary penalties on pharmaceutical companies that violate the rule, calculated and charged for each unit sold at an inflated price.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 5 May 2025
Bring your own food Airports are notorious for inflated food prices.
—Elaine Glusac, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
While brands like Pappy Van Winkle, Weller, and Blanton’s get all the attention, there’s a whole world of underrated bourbons that offer incredible flavor without the impossible hunt or inflated price tag.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
The Hawley-Welch legislation would impose civil monetary penalties on pharmaceutical companies that violate the rule, calculated and charged for each unit sold at an inflated price.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 5 May 2025
Bring your own food Airports are notorious for inflated food prices.
—Elaine Glusac, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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“Inflated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflated. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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