Definitions
Inflated - as an adjective satellite
Enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness
Example: "A hyperbolic style"
Pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)
Example: "High-flown talk of preserving the moral tone of the school"
Inflated - as a verb
To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally
Example: "You inflate a balloon by blowing air into it."
To enlarge by filling with air (or a gas).
Example: "The balloon will inflate if you blow into it."
To swell; to puff up.
Example: "To inflate somebody with pride or vanity"
To decompress (data) that was previously deflated.
Inflated - as an adjective
Filled with air or fluid
Example: "The inflated balloons danced in the breeze."
Expanded; in a state of inflation, of abnormally increased size, amount, etc.
Example: "His inflated belly looked uncomfortable."
: in a state of higher cost.
Example: "His inflated prices made the vendor unpopular."
Pompous; arrogant (of a person or ego)
Containing excessive, meaningless words, particularly for show
Example: "The inflated speech did not impress the audience."
Higher that the true figure
Example: "Inflated incidence figures"
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
INFLATED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
INFLATED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
INFLATED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
