inflated
/ɪnˈfleɪtɪd/ adjective B2- Filled with air or fluid · The inflated balloons danced in the breeze.
- Expanded; in a state of inflation, of abnormally increased size, amount, etc. · His inflated belly looked uncomfortable.
- In a state of higher cost. · His inflated prices made the vendor unpopular.
- Pompous; arrogant (of a person or ego)
- Containing excessive, meaningless words, particularly for show · The inflated speech did not impress the audience.
- Higher that the true figure · inflated incidence figures
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