Used as the past participle form of the verb 'inflate' functioning adjectivally.
Definitionen
Filled with air or gas so as to expand; distended. The suddenly inflated lungs made the fish appear much larger.
Synonyme
puffed up
inflated (no change)
Used attributively to denote something swollen with air/gas or unreasonably enlarged (e.g., inflated prices).
Definitionen
Filled or swollen with air or gas. An inflated life-raft lay on the deck.
Excessively or unreasonably high or exaggerated. Consumers are troubled by the inflated housing prices.