inflated
adjective
in·flat·ed
in-ˈflā-təd 
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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This vendor lock-in creates a dependency that can lead to inflated prices, limited feature sets and a slower pace of innovation.
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Rajat Bhargava, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The fish then, choking on the convenient snack, would have attempted to push the belemnite tissue out through the gills, while the inflated phragmocone remained in the mouth cavity, suffocating the animal in the process.
—New Atlas, 13 July 2025
An enormous inflated, illuminated floral art installation will be popping up on the Marcus Performing Arts Center grounds for one week in July.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Keep your vehicle maintained with properly inflated tires and timely oil changes.
—Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Rajat Bhargava, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The fish then, choking on the convenient snack, would have attempted to push the belemnite tissue out through the gills, while the inflated phragmocone remained in the mouth cavity, suffocating the animal in the process.
—New Atlas, 13 July 2025
An enormous inflated, illuminated floral art installation will be popping up on the Marcus Performing Arts Center grounds for one week in July.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Keep your vehicle maintained with properly inflated tires and timely oil changes.
—Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for inflated
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“Inflated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflated. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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