overinflated

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈɪnfleɪtɪd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈɪnfleɪtɪd/

Translations

overinflatedadjective
more overinflated
Comp.
most overinflated
Super.
UK
/ˌəʊvəɪnˈfleɪtɪd/
US
/ˌoʊvərɪnˈfleɪtɪd/
The overinflated housing market made it difficult for first-time buyers to afford a home.
Le marché immobilier surévalué a rendu difficile l'achat d'un logement pour les primo-accédants.
surgonfléSurtout pour des objets remplis d'air ou de gaz.
The overinflated tire eventually burst on the highway.
Le pneu surgonflé a fini par éclater sur l'autoroute.
His overinflated ego made it hard for him to accept constructive criticism.
Son ego exagéré lui rendait difficile l'acceptation des critiques constructives.
overinflateverb

overinflated

Past Simple

overinflated
Past Simple
overinflated
Past Participle
overinflating
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈɪnfleɪt/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈɪnfleɪt/
surgonflerEn parlant d’un objet gonflable ou d’un pneu : remplir d’air ou de gaz en excès.
Be careful not to overinflate the balloon, or it might burst.
Fais attention de ne pas surgonfler le ballon, sinon il pourrait éclater.
exagérerEn parlant d’une importance, d’un résultat ou d’une réussite : donner trop d’importance.
The company tends to overinflate its achievements in its annual reports.
L’entreprise a tendance à exagérer ses résultats dans ses rapports annuels.
Additional translations
surestimerEn parlant d’une valeur, d’un mérite ou d’un résultat : attribuer une valeur trop élevée.
Synonyms

Definitions

overinflatedadjective
Excessively or unreasonably high in value or price.
The overinflated housing market made it difficult for first-time buyers to afford a home.
Exaggerated or excessively large in size or importance.
His overinflated ego made it hard for him to accept constructive criticism.
Filled with air or gas beyond the recommended level; excessively inflated.
The overinflated tire eventually burst on the highway.
overinflateverb
To fill something, such as a tire or balloon, with too much air or gas.
Be careful not to overinflate the balloon, or it might burst.
To exaggerate or overstate the importance or value of something.
The company tends to overinflate its achievements in its annual reports.