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 housing affordability crisis has been made worse by inflationary spending policies in Washington that increased the cost of construction materials, labor, and financing. — Belinda Keiser, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

The resumption of attacks renews the prospect of inflationary pressure after a month of falling gasoline prices. — Scott Horsley, NPR, 8 July 2026

Some inflationary pressures may ease as the interim ceasefire deal with Iran has led to lower oil prices as more tankers can travel through the Strait of Hormuz. — Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

There are still other worrisome cost drivers, including higher healthcare costs for university employees and inflationary pressures on payroll and operations expenses. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 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