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

Plastic surgery and inflationary beauty standards impose dizzying upkeep. — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

This time, triple-digit oil prices stemming from the war in the Middle East are adding to inflationary pressure. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

As demand slows, businesses have less room to raise prices, easing inflationary pressures. — John W. Diamond, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2026

But after a brief drop, yields resumed their march higher ahead of this week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, and ongoing tensions in the Middle East contributing to inflationary fears. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

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