English Explanatory Dictionary

inflated

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Filled with air or fluid
  2. Expanded; in a state of inflation, of abnormally increased size, amount, etc.
  3. In a state of higher cost.
  4. Pompous; arrogant (of a person or ego)
  5. Containing excessive, meaningless words, particularly for show
  6. Higher that the true figure
verb
  1. simple past and past participle of inflate

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈfleɪtɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-inflated.wav

Word forms

inflated more inflated most inflated

Synonyms

bloated bulging expanded filled swelled swollen tumid turgid bombastic pompous

Antonyms

deflated

Derived words

hyperinflated inflatedly inflatedness noninflated overinflated underinflated uninflated
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