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Added 6 October 2026

inflated

/ɪnˈfleɪtɪd/ adjective

In Latin: inflātus, turgidus Wiktionary

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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.

verb

simple past and past participle of inflate

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