inflated /ɪnˈfleɪtɪd/ adjective6 •Filled with air or fluidThe 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. •Higher that the true figureinflated incidence figures •(figurative) Pompous; arrogant (of a person or ego) •(figurative) Containing excessive, meaningless words, particularly for showThe inflated speech did not impress the audience. formsmore inflated · most inflated