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Meaning of inflated
The primary meaning of the word "inflated" is something that has been filled with air or gas, or an exaggerated and unrealistic representation of something.
Etymology of inflated
The word "inflated" comes from the Latin "inflatus", which is the past participle of "inflare", meaning "to blow into"
Historically, the word has been used to describe physical objects that are filled with air, as well as abstract concepts that are exaggerated or overstated
Synonyms
bloated
swollen
distended
enlarged
expanded
increased
augmented
exaggerated
overstated
overblown
hyperbolic
magnified
amplified
enhanced
inflated
puffed
pumped
ballooned
bulging
protruding
protrusive
tumescent
tumid
turgid
congested
dilated
overinflated
overexpanded
overstretched
exaggerated
hyperinflated
Definitions
- Made or become swollen or distended with air or gas
- Exaggerated or overstated, especially in order to deceive or impress
- Having an exaggerated or unrealistic value or price
Usage Examples
- The balloon was inflated with helium and floated above the crowd
- The company's financial reports were inflated to make their profits seem higher than they actually were
- The tourist's expectations of the city were inflated after seeing the advertisements, but the reality was quite different
Antonyms
deflated
flattened
shrunk
reduced
decreased
diminished
lowered
compressed
condensed
contracted
shrunken
miniature
small
tiny
compact
confined
restricted
limited
modest
understated
realistic
accurate