overinflated — filled with too much air or gas; exaggerated or overestimated beyond what is reasonable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: filled with too much air or gas; exaggerated or overestimated beyond what is reasonable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊvərɪnˈfleɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- His overinflated confidence led him to challenge a professional chess player on his first day of learning.
- The overinflated housing market finally burst, leaving many investors in shock.
- She realized her overinflated expectations of college life when she saw the mountain of homework.
overinflated
ADJECTIVE[/ˌoʊvərɪnˈfleɪtɪd/]
filled with too much air or gas; exaggerated or overestimated beyond what is reasonable
filled with too much air or gas; exaggerated or overestimated beyond what is reasonable
Once elated by overinflated dreams, now deflated by reality!
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“His overinflated confidence led him to challenge a professional chess player on his first day of learning.”
“The overinflated housing market finally burst, leaving many investors in shock.”
“She realized her overinflated expectations of college life when she saw the mountain of homework.”
“The overinflated balloon animal looked more like a mutant creature than a dog.”
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