self-inflating

adjective

self-in·​flat·​ing ˌself-in-ˈflā-tiŋ 

1

: capable of inflating itself

self-inflating life rafts

a self-inflating resuscitator

2

: acting or intended to portray oneself as more impressive, successful, or important than one really is : self-aggrandizing

a self-inflating blowhard

… makes self-inflating claims that are demonstrably untrue.

—Phil Mushnick

Accuracy and credibility are the essence of being a journalist. There is no room for self-inflating stories, falsehoods or even mixed-up memories.

—The Statesman Journal (Salem, Oregon) (online)

self-inflation

ˌself-in-ˈflā-shən 

noun

… the enduring folly of misplaced ambition, phony posturing, social climbing and self-inflation.

—Marlise Simons

It should include automatic CO₂ self-inflation and a manual top-up tube in case the automatic system fails …

—Chris Beeson

Examples of self-inflating in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This incredibly lightweight, self-inflating pad doesn’t require you to pack an air pump, either. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2024

Double self-inflating sleeping pad This self-inflating sleeping pad is ideal for a couple who wants to share the bed, but not have to lay on the floor. —Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2024

This double-sized, self-inflating King Camp mattress, on sale for around $62 at Target, includes two pillows for better rest when camping. —Nora Colomer, Fox News, 26 June 2024

The bundle comes with a sleeping bag built for temperatures down to 40 degrees, plus a self-inflating air pad to layer underneath. —Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2023

For self-inflating pads, leave the pad semi-inflated with the valve open to allow circulation. —Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024

This self-inflating seat is a lightweight option that is perfect for local fields and concerts that may not have a ton of seating provided. —Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2023

Gukkicco Camping Sleeping Pad $80 $50 Being adequately prepared for your camping excursion is key to actually enjoying your time in the woods, and this self-inflating sleeping pad will give you the best night of sleep possible with minimal effort setting it up. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2023

The Best Super-Comfy Car Camping Pad Photograph: Thermarest Therm-a-Rest MondoKing $240 at Therm-a-Rest $240 at Amazon Therm-a-Rest invented the self-inflating camping mattress. —WIRED, 18 June 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for self-inflating

• abdicating
• abrogating
• activating
• actuating
• advocating
• aggravating
• aggregating
• agitating
• allocating
• alternating
• animating
• annotating