Definition of "inflated" in English

adjective

1. Filled with air or fluid

   • The inflated balloons danced in the breeze.

2. Expanded; in a state of inflation, of abnormally increased size, amount, etc.

   • His inflated belly looked uncomfortable.

3. (economics): In a state of higher cost.

   • His inflated prices made the vendor unpopular.

4. (figuratively) Pompous; arrogant (of a person or ego)

5. (figuratively) Containing excessive, meaningless words, particularly for show

   • The inflated speech did not impress the audience.

6. Higher that the true figure

   • inflated incidence figures

verb

1. simple past and past participle of inflate