Inflated

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈfleɪtɪd/

Inflated (adjective)

  1. higher than normal or reasonable, especially in cost or value.
  2. filled with air or gas, making something larger.
  3. 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

Synonyms of Inflated

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Inflated

  • describing something that has lost air or enthusiasm