inflated
/ɪnˈfleɪtɪd/
adjective
- Filled with air or gas, making something larger and firmer than usual.
- Make sure the tires are properly inflated before driving on the highway.
- The children played with an inflated beach ball at the pool.
- The inflated balloons floated up to the ceiling.
- Increased beyond what is normal or reasonable, especially in price, amount, or importance.
- The report contained inflated numbers that did not match the real data.
- His inflated ego made him difficult to work with.
- The inflated cost of housing makes it hard for young people to buy a home.
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