inflated in a sentence

Definition

Inflated: filled with air or gas to expand in size; also, excessively enhanced or exaggerated in importance or self-worth.

The balloon was inflated to its maximum size before the party began.
His ego had become inflated after receiving so much praise for his work.
The prices for basic goods have inflated significantly over the past year.
She noticed that the inflatable pool was not holding air and was slightly deflated.
The artist's inflated sense of self-importance often alienated her from her peers.