Inflated

Full definition of inflated

Adjective

1. Filled with air or fluidThe inflated balloons danced in the breeze.
2. Expanded; in a state of inflation, of abnormally increased size, amount, etc.His inflated belly looked uncomfortable.
3. (economics): In a state of higher cost.His inflated prices made the vendor unpopular.
4. (figuratively) Pompous; arrogant (of a person or ego)
5. (figuratively) Containing excessive, meaningless words, particularly for showThe inflated speech did not impress the audience.
6. Higher that the true figureinflated incidence figures

Synonyms

• bloated
• bulging
• expanded
• filled
• swelled
• swollen
• tumid
• turgid

• bloated
• bombastic
• pompous

Antonyms

• deflated

Derived terms

• hyperinflated
• overinflated
• underinflated

Verb

1. inflated

   (past of inflate)