Inflated

/ɪnˈfleɪtɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of 'inflate', meaning to fill (something) with air or gas.

She inflated the tire before the long road trip.

adjective

Filled with air or gas to appear larger than normal.

The inflated balloon floated high in the sky.

Excessively high or exaggerated in price or value.

The inflated prices during the holiday season caught many shoppers by surprise.

Puffed up or enlarged in a way that may not be genuine.

His inflated sense of self-importance made it difficult for others to work with him.

From the Latin 'inflatus,' meaning 'puffed up' or 'blown up.'

inflated expectations

Expectations that are higher than realistic or achievable.

inflated sense of self

A self-image that is greater than actual worth or reality.

inflated prices

Prices that are higher than the typical or expected amount.

inflate

To fill with air or gas; to increase in size.

deflate

To release air or gas from; to reduce in size or value.

puff

To blow or send out air or gas.

Overpriced or overvalued.

That car's asking price is totally inflated.

A feeling of superiority or arrogance.

After winning the award, he walked around with an inflated attitude.