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Inflated Definition & Meaning

inflated
adjective
  1. enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness; "a hyperbolic style"
  2. pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals); "high-flown talk of preserving the moral tone of the school"; "a high-sounding dissertation on the means to attain social revolution"

"Inflated" in song lyrics

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  • "Flowin' like a helium baloon without my head inflated"
    Doap Nixon f/ Demoz, Planetary, Reef the Lost Cauze — Gangsta
  • "Bank accounts inflated"
    Gnotes — Belly of the Beast
  • "real estate assesing over inflated"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does inflated mean?
enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness; "a hyperbolic style" pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals); "high-flown talk of preserving the moral tone of the school"; "a high-sounding dissertation on the means to attain social revolution"
What part of speech is inflated?
Inflated is an adjective.
How many definitions does inflated have?
Inflated has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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