Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfleɪtɪd/
verb to fill with air or gas, causing to expand or become enlarged
A1 The balloon inflated quickly.
A2 She inflated the bicycle tire before going for a ride.
B1 The company inflated the prices of their products during the holiday season.
B2 The government's economic policies have led to an inflated housing market.
C1 The politician's promises were seen as inflated and unrealistic by many voters.
C2 The CEO was accused of inflating the company's profits to deceive investors.
adjective puffed up or swollen
A1 The balloon was inflated with helium and floated up into the sky.
A2 She was disappointed to find that the prices at the fair were inflated.
B1 The company's profits were artificially inflated by accounting tricks.
B2 The real estate market in the city has been experiencing inflated prices for years.
C1 The politician's promises were seen as inflated and unrealistic by many voters.
C2 The artist's ego was so inflated that he believed he was the greatest of all time.
formal The price of the product was inflated due to high demand.
informal The cost was inflated because everyone wanted it.
slang They totally inflated the price to rip us off.
figurative Her ego was so inflated after winning the award.
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