hyperinflated
/ˌhaɪpərɪnˈfleɪtɪd/
adjective
- Filled with too much air or gas, causing swelling or expansion beyond normal size.
- The tire was hyperinflated and burst on the hot road.
- The doctor said the patient's lungs were hyperinflated due to asthma.
- A hyperinflated balloon popped when it touched the sharp edge.
- Describing an economy or financial situation where prices rise extremely fast and money loses value very quickly.
- The hyperinflated economy made it impossible for people to afford basic goods.
- Investors avoided the hyperinflated currency because it was worthless.
- During the crisis, the hyperinflated prices doubled every few days.
- Exaggerated or made to seem much larger, more important, or more valuable than is realistic.
- The movie's hyperinflated budget was criticized by the press.
- The company's hyperinflated claims about its product led to a lawsuit.
- His resume was full of hyperinflated job titles that didn't match his experience.
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verb
- Past tense of hyperinflate: filled something with too much air or gas.
- The scuba diver accidentally hyperinflated his buoyancy compensator.
- She hyperinflated the balloon until it popped with a loud bang.
- The mechanic hyperinflated the tires, causing them to wear unevenly.