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Meaning of inflated

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

inflated

verb

Definitions

  1. To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally

    Example: You inflate a balloon by blowing air into it.

  2. To enlarge by filling with air (or a gas).

    Example: The balloon will inflate if you blow into it.

  3. To swell; to puff up.

    Example: to inflate somebody with pride or vanity

  4. To decompress (data) that was previously deflated.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Filled with air or fluid

    Example: The inflated balloons danced in the breeze.

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

    Example: His inflated belly looked uncomfortable.

  3. : In a state of higher cost.

    Example: His inflated prices made the vendor unpopular.

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