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inflated

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɪnˈfɫeɪtɪd// UK //ɪnflˈeɪtɪd// in·flat·ed

adj. higher or larger than it should be. You often hear this when talking about prices that are too high or ideas that are exaggerated.

adj. distended or expanded beyond the proper or original size; specifically, referring to prices or values that are artificially high.


SIMPLE

The price of bread is inflated because of the shortage.

CONTEXTUAL

Economists are worried that the housing market is currently inflated and might crash soon.

COMPLEX

The candidate's resume featured several inflated claims about his previous management experience, which were quickly debunked during the background check.

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Often used to describe economic figures like prices, costs, or values, as well as abstract concepts like egos or expectations.

Pitfall

The inflationed prices are high.The inflated prices are high.Learners sometimes incorrectly add '-ed' to the noun 'inflation' instead of using the correct participial adjective 'inflated'.

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