Inflated
Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈfleɪtɪd/
Inflated (adjective)
- higher than normal or reasonable, especially in cost or value.
- filled with air or gas, making something larger.
- describing something as more important or impressive than it really is.
Examples
- The store's prices are inflated during the holiday season.
- Inflated costs made the product less attractive to buyers.
Common collocations: inflated prices, inflated costs, inflated balloon, inflate a tire, inflated ego