inflationary

adjective

in·​fla·​tion·​ary in-ˈflā-shə-ˌner-ē 

: of, characterized by, or productive of inflation

inflationary policies

Examples of inflationary in a Sentence

He blames the bad economy on the government's inflationary policies.

Recent Examples on the Web

With a lack of data during the government shutdown, there’s no way to see whether that inflationary pressure is being passed through yet. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 Nov. 2025

Would the extra $200 be inflationary? —David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025

Budget constraints are real for some of Bluesign’s partners, especially in regions facing inflationary pressures or supply chain disruptions. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Nov. 2025

If the Fed is loosening its monetary policy stance at a time when the government is sending people $2,000 payments, Boccia said, the combination could be inflationary. —Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 12 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing inflationary

• anti-inflationary
• counter-inflationary
• inflationary spiral

Rhymes for inflationary

• accretionary
• apothecary
• bicentenary
• certiorari
• concessionary
• concretionary
• confectionary
• confectionery
• constabulary
• contemporary
• deflationary
• depositary

Kids Definition

inflationary

adjective

in·​fla·​tion·​ary in-ˈflā-shə-ˌner-ē 

: of, relating to, or causing inflation

an inflationary policy