Associations to the word «Inflated»

Wiktionary

INFLATED, adjective. Filled with air or fluid
INFLATED, adjective. Expanded; in a state of inflation, of abnormally increased size, amount, etc.
INFLATED, adjective. (economics): In a state of higher cost.
INFLATED, adjective. (figuratively) Pompous; arrogant (of a person or ego)
INFLATED, adjective. (figuratively) Containing excessive, meaningless words, particularly for show
INFLATED, adjective. Higher that the true figure
INFLATED, verb. Simple past tense and past participle of inflate

Dictionary definition

INFLATED, adjective. Enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness; "a hyperbolic style".
INFLATED, adjective. 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".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke