Synonyms of inflation

inflation

noun

in-ˈflā-shən 

as in affectation

the quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case

the personal essay accompanying his college application was devoid of the inflation and self-aggrandizement that all too often is found in such writings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• affectation
• arrogance
• pretense
• pretension
• vanity
• disdain
• grandiosity
• superiority
• pride
• confidence
• affectedness
• complacency
• pretentiousness
• snobbery
• smugness
• bumptiousness
• imperiousness
• egotism
• snobbishness
• presumption
• pompousness
• self-aggrandizement
• self-satisfaction
• aggressiveness
• vainglory
• haughtiness
• rudeness
• vaingloriousness
• self-importance
• conceit
• hauteur
• boastfulness
• self-assertion
• superciliousness
• self-conceit
• presumptuousness
• lordliness
• self-confidence
• assertiveness
• vainness
• self-assumption
• insolence
• self-glorification
• self-consequence
• self-assurance
• boldness
• cockiness
• impudence
• sureness
• cheekiness
• forwardness
• gaudiness
• flamboyance
• audaciousness
• braggadocio
• ostentation
• grandiloquence
• ostentatiousness
• brassiness
• glitz
• garishness
• mummery
• showiness
• flashiness
• show

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• humility
• modesty
• meekness
• lowliness
• humbleness
• timidity
• demureness
• diffidence
• shyness
• bashfulness
• sincerity
• down-to-earthness
• naturalness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inflation

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate again in an effort to cool inflation. — ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

Bottoms ran her campaign focusing on inflation, the war in Iran, and the need for affordable health care. — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026

The voters repudiated the president in every way, growing tired of his lies, corrupt administration, unqualified Cabinet members, tariffs, needless wars, ongoing inflation, and undignified and boorish behavior. — Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

But after months of punishing costs and stubborn inflation, the prospect of cheaper fuel is welcome news for American households. — David Averre, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2026