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inflated

adj.
US //ˌɪnˈfɫeɪtɪd// UK //ɪnflˈeɪtɪd// in·flat·ed
  1. 1 filled with air (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    filled with air or gas so that it is firm.

    distended or expanded by being filled with air, gas, or fluid.

    Example

    The children played with an inflated beach ball in the pool.

    Example

    The rescue craft featured several independently inflated chambers to ensure buoyancy even if the outer hull was punctured during the operation.

  2. 2 too high in price (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Economics

    higher than the real value or much more expensive than usual.

    increased to an abnormal or unjustifiable level, particularly regarding costs or valuations.

    Example

    The housing market is full of inflated prices that young people cannot afford.

    Example

    Economists warned that the inflated asset prices were unsustainable and could lead to a significant market correction by the end of the fiscal year.

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  1. 3 exaggerated or proud (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    making something seem more important or better than it really is.

    exaggerated or pompous in nature, often referring to a person's ego, claims, or style of speaking.

    Example

    He has an inflated sense of his own importance in the company.

    Example

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

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