Inflated

//ɪnˈfleɪtɪd// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of inflate form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Filled with air or fluid

    "The inflated balloons danced in the breeze."

  2. 2
    Expanded; in a state of inflation, of abnormally increased size, amount, etc.

    "His inflated belly looked uncomfortable."

  3. 3
    In a state of higher cost.

    "His inflated prices made the vendor unpopular."

  4. 4
    Pompous; arrogant (of a person or ego) figuratively
  5. 5
    Containing excessive, meaningless words, particularly for show figuratively

    "The inflated speech did not impress the audience."

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  1. 6
    Higher that the true figure

    "inflated incidence figures"

Adjective
  1. 1
    enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness wordnet
  2. 2
    pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals) wordnet

Synonyms

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bloatedexpandedincreasedswelledswollentumid

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"The frog inflated himself more and more, until finally he burst."

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