inflated
verb
- 1
To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally
“You inflate a balloon by blowing air into it.”
- 2
To enlarge by filling with air (or a gas).
“The balloon will inflate if you blow into it.”
- 3
To swell; to puff up.
“to inflate somebody with pride or vanity”
- 4
To decompress (data) that was previously deflated.
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adjective
- 1
Filled with air or fluid
“The inflated balloons danced in the breeze.”
- 2
Expanded; in a state of inflation, of abnormally increased size, amount, etc.
“His inflated belly looked uncomfortable.”
- 3
: In a state of higher cost.
“His inflated prices made the vendor unpopular.”
- 4
Pompous; arrogant (of a person or ego)
- 5
Containing excessive, meaningless words, particularly for show
“The inflated speech did not impress the audience.”
- 6
Higher that the true figure
“inflated incidence figures”
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