# inflationary

/ˌɪnˈfɫeɪʃəˌnɛɹi/ (US) · /ɪnflˈeɪʃənəɹi/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/inflationary
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

relating to a time when prices for goods and services go up quickly. It describes things that cause or are caused by a rise in the general price level.

For teachers: relating to or tending to cause a rise in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.

## Examples

- The central bank is worried about inflationary pressures.
- The government introduced several inflationary measures to control the rising cost of living for its citizens.
- Economists debated whether the sudden increase in energy prices was a temporary shock or a sign of a more permanent inflationary trend that would require immediate intervention.

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