Inflated: meaning, definitions and examples
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inflated
[ ɪnˈfleɪtɪd ]
price
excessively high; exorbitant
Synonyms
excessive, exorbitant, overinflated
Examples of usage
- The prices at the amusement park were inflated during the holiday season.
- The company was accused of selling inflated stocks to investors.
ego
exaggerate or overstate (something) in order to make it seem more impressive
Synonyms
embellish, exaggerate, overstate
Examples of usage
- He tends to inflate his accomplishments to impress others.
- The politician inflated his achievements during the campaign.
Translations
Translations of the word "inflated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 inflado
🇮🇳 फुलाया हुआ (phulaaya hua)
🇩🇪 aufgeblasen
🇮🇩 menggembung
🇺🇦 надутий
🇵🇱 nadmuchany
🇯🇵 膨らんだ (fukuranda)
🇫🇷 gonflé
🇪🇸 inflado
🇹🇷 şişirilmiş
🇰🇷 부풀린 (bupullin)
🇸🇦 منفوخ (manfūkh)
🇨🇿 nafouknutý
🇸🇰 nafúknutý
🇨🇳 膨胀的 (péngzhàng de)
🇸🇮 napihnjen
🇮🇸 uppblásinn
🇰🇿 үрленген (ürlengen)
🇬🇪 გაბერილი (gaberili)
🇦🇿 şişirdilmiş
🇲🇽 inflado
Word origin
The word 'inflated' originated from the Latin word 'inflatus', which means inflated or blown up. The term has been used in English since the 17th century, initially referring to the act of filling something with air or gas. Over time, the meaning expanded to include the concept of exaggeration or overstatement, leading to its current usage in various contexts.
See also: inflation, overinflated.