inflated

• يصف شيئًا منتفخًا مملوءًا بالهواء أو الغاز، أو مجازًا شيئًا مبالغًا فيه أو مُضخَّمًا أكثر مما هو عليه في الواقع.

Describes something that is filled with air or gas, or figuratively, something that is exaggerated or made to seem more important than it actually is.

1. B1formal

   Expanded by being filled with air or gas.

   منفوخ بالهواء

   • The inflated balloon floated up to the ceiling.
   • Make sure the tires are properly inflated before the trip.
   • The inflatable mattress was fully inflated within minutes.

   المرادفاتaeratedblown-upexpandedfilled

   الأضدادdeflatedemptyflat

2. Exaggerated or excessiveB2formal

   Made to seem larger, more important, or more valuable than is actually the case.

   مُبالَغ فيه

   • The company reported inflated profits to attract investors.
   • His claims about his achievements were highly inflated.
   • The media often uses inflated language to describe minor events.

   المرادفاتexaggeratedexcessivemagnifiedoverblownoverstated

   الأضدادaccuratehumblemodestrealisticunderstated

3. Increased in priceB2formalbusiness

   Raised to a level that is too high, especially in terms of cost.

   مُبالَغ في سعره

   • The inflated prices of housing make it difficult for young people to buy a home.
   • During the crisis, the cost of basic goods became inflated.
   • The stock market saw inflated valuations before the crash.

   المرادفاتexcessiveexorbitantextortionateoutrageousoverpricedpumped upsky-highsteepunreasonable

   الأضدادdecreaseddeflatedloweredreduced

• فعل يدل على ملء شيء ما بالهواء أو الغاز أو جعله ينتفخ ويتمدد، ويُستعمل كذلك مجازًا بمعنى المبالغة أو الزيادة في شيء ما بما يتجاوز الحد الطبيعي.

A verb used to indicate the act of filling something with air or gas, or causing it to expand; also used figuratively to mean exaggerating or increasing something beyond normal limits.

1. Fill with air or gasB1formal

   To fill something with air or gas so that it becomes larger and rounder.

   نفخ

   • He used a pump to inflate the bicycle tire.
   • The balloons were inflated with helium for the party.
   • Make sure to inflate the life raft before using it.

   المرادفاتblow updistendexpandpuff upswell

   الأضدادcollapsedeflateempty

2. Increase prices or valueB2formalbusiness

   To cause prices, costs, or value to rise, often artificially.

   رفع الأسعار أو القيمة

   • The company inflated the prices of its products during the shortage.
   • Speculation can inflate the value of stocks beyond their real worth.
   • The government is trying to prevent the economy from inflating too quickly.

   المرادفاتboostescalatehikeincreasejack upmark upraise

   الأضدادcutdeflatelowerreduce

3. ExaggerateB2informal

   To make something seem more important or impressive than it really is.

   المبالغة

   • He tends to inflate his achievements when telling stories.
   • The media often inflates the significance of minor events.
   • Don't inflate the problem; it's not as serious as you think.

   المرادفاتamplifyblow upembellishexaggeratemagnifyoverstatepadpuff up

   الأضدادdeflatedownplayminimizeunderstate