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

The disruption has rattled global energy markets, reigniting inflationary pressures stemming from surging energy prices. —Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026

However, tariff threats from the US — Nigeria’s third-largest export market — and inflationary pressures caused by the war in Iran risk hindering that progress. —Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026

The spike in oil prices risks adding to inflationary pressures and restraining the economy. —Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026

Asking for more money from the residents will be a burden for many who are already struggling to keep up with an inflationary economy in a very expensive location. —Harvey Levine, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 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