1. filled with air or gas; expanded by being filled
2. exaggerated or unreasonably high
3. having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

Examples

• The inflated balloon floated toward the ceiling.
• She used an inflated air mattress for camping.
• The company’s inflated prices drove customers away.
• His inflated claims about his achievements were hard to believe.
• The politician’s inflated ego made him unpopular with voters.
• The inflated tire pressure caused a blowout on the highway.
• Critics said the movie’s budget was inflated beyond reason.