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inflated

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