inflated

adjective

in·​flat·​ed in-ˈflā-təd How to pronounce inflated (audio)
1
: distended with air or gas
2
: expanded to an abnormal or unjustifiable volume or level
inflated prices
3
: elaborated or heightened by artificial or empty means
an inflated style of writing
4
: being hollow and enlarged or distended

Examples of inflated in a Sentence

a writer with an inflated reputation an inflated style of writing She objects to the inflated salaries that many professional athletes now receive.
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Oasis announces North America tour dates for summer 2025 00:39 These measures were implemented in an effort to curb ticket scalping, or reselling tickets at inflated prices for profit. Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024 The inflated cost for some spare parts means others can’t be bought, and the readiness of the plane to fly missions could be affected. Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024 Within hours, thousands of tickets appeared on resale sites at inflated prices. Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024 With enormous demand and limited supply, tickets were promptly re-listed on secondary sites at inflated prices. John Towfighi, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inflated 

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of inflated was in 1652

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“Inflated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflated. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

inflated

adjective
in·​flat·​ed
in-ˈflāt-əd
: hollow and stretched or swelled
inflated pods of a plant

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