Word
deflated
Phoneticsde·flat·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/dɪˈfɫeɪtɪd/
UK/diːflˈeɪtɪd/
Economics
Definition
v. to lose value or strength suddenly. You use this when a price, a market, or a feeling like confidence drops quickly.
v. to lose value, strength, or importance suddenly and significantly. Often describes economic assets or emotional states like confidence.
Examples
“The stock market deflated after the bad news.”
“After the company announced its quarterly losses, the value of its shares deflated by over twenty percent in a single day.”
“The sudden deflation of the housing bubble led to a nationwide economic crisis, as property values plummeted and banks faced massive defaults on mortgages.”
Examples
simple
“The stock market deflated after the bad news.”
contextual
“After the company announced its quarterly losses, the value of its shares deflated by over twenty percent in a single day.”
complex
“The sudden deflation of the housing bubble led to a nationwide economic crisis, as property values plummeted and banks faced massive defaults on mortgages.”
Real-World Examples
“The dinghies, that officials say measure approximately 9m (29ft), are deflated and mainly packaged up in cardboard boxes.” “He’s back home, post-graduation, and the surviving uni purchases are all over the house: deflated duvets, half-melted spatulas, singed tea towels.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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