inflated
adjective
in·flat·ed
in-ˈflā-təd 
1
: distended with air or gas
2
: expanded to an abnormal or unjustifiable volume or level
inflated prices
3
: elaborated or heightened by artificial or empty means
an inflated style of writing
4
: being hollow and enlarged or distended
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a writer with an inflated reputation
an inflated style of writing
She objects to the inflated salaries that many professional athletes now receive.
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What can be said is that, in spite of the inflated prices, there is interest.
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Verity Burns, WIRED, 22 Jan. 2025
These inflated prices are also being driven up further by bidding wars.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
While Thompson, who owns a home in Pacific Palisades, turned away from the property, where the agent asked for three months rent up front, the home had multiple offers already—showing that some, in a desperate situation, are willing to pay such an inflated price.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Singer said leases have already been signed at inflated prices, raising the prospect of lawsuits from the renters who signed.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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Verity Burns, WIRED, 22 Jan. 2025
These inflated prices are also being driven up further by bidding wars.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
While Thompson, who owns a home in Pacific Palisades, turned away from the property, where the agent asked for three months rent up front, the home had multiple offers already—showing that some, in a desperate situation, are willing to pay such an inflated price.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Singer said leases have already been signed at inflated prices, raising the prospect of lawsuits from the renters who signed.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Inflated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inflated. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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