Inflated Meaning in English
word · lemma: inflate
ˌɪnˈfɫeɪtɪd
in-FLAY-tid
ɪnflˈeɪtɪd
in-FLAY-tid
Definition
Something that is filled with air or gas, or an amount or value that is made higher than it really is. It is often used to describe prices or numbers that are exaggerated.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for prices ('inflated prices'), claims ('inflated numbers'), and objects like balloons. Implies something is above what is normal, realistic, or fair. Slightly formal when used for numbers/claims.
Spanish: inflado - exageradoPortuguese (BR): inflado - exageradoPortuguese (PT): insuflado - exageradoChinese (Simplified): 膨胀的 - 夸大的Chinese (Traditional): 膨脹的 - 誇大的Hindi: फूला हुआ - जरूरत से ज्यादाArabic: مُنتَفَخ - مُبالَغ فيهBengali: ফুলে ওঠা - বাড়িয়ে বলাRussian: надутый - завышенныйJapanese: 膨らんだ - 誇張されたVietnamese: phồng lên - bị thổi phồngKorean: 부풀린 - 과장된Turkish: şişirilmişUrdu: پھولا ہوا - مبالغہ آمیزIndonesian: mengembang - dibesar-besarkan
Example Sentences
The balloon was inflated with air.
basic
Food prices are inflated this year.
basic
He gave an inflated report of his achievements.
basic
That phone has an inflated price tag because of the brand.
natural
His ego is so inflated, he can't admit his mistakes.
natural
These inflated claims are hard to believe.
natural