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

So, certainly inflation was a huge issue in the last administration. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026

As a result, even though Iran’s economy is hurting and inflation is high, cities and towns have had no shortages of important goods or services to date. — Narges Bajoghli, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026

At its September meeting, all 12 members, including Warsh, voted to raise rates for the first time in three years in an effort to contain inflation that has heated up largely due to the US war with Iran. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2026

Major gas companies have limited the amount of fuel customers can buy, and the price of gasoline and diesel have both risen about 20 percent since the beginning of the year, contributing to nationwide inflation. — Jarrett Ley, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026