The difference between Inflated and Vain

When used as adjectives, inflated means filled with air or fluid, whereas vain means overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance.


check bellow for the other definitions of Inflated and Vain

  1. Inflated as an adjective:

    Filled with air or fluid

    Examples:

    "The inflated balloons danced in the breeze."

  2. Inflated as an adjective:

    Expanded; in a state of inflation, of abnormally increased size, amount, etc.

    Examples:

    "His inflated belly looked uncomfortable."

  3. Inflated as an adjective (economics):

    In a state of higher cost.

    Examples:

    "His inflated prices made the vendor unpopular."

  4. Inflated as an adjective (figuratively):

    Pompous; arrogant (of a person or ego)

  5. Inflated as an adjective (figuratively):

    Containing excessive, meaningless words, particularly for show

    Examples:

    "The inflated speech did not impress the audience."

  6. Inflated as an adjective:

    Higher that the true figure

    Examples:

    "inflated incidence figures"

  1. Inflated as a verb:

  1. Vain as an adjective:

    Overly proud of oneself, especially concerning appearance; having a high opinion of one's own accomplishments with slight reason.

  2. Vain as an adjective:

    Having no real substance, value, or importance; empty; void; worthless; unsatisfying.

  3. Vain as an adjective:

    Effecting no purpose; pointless, futile.

    Examples:

    "'vain toil;  a vain attempt"

  4. Vain as an adjective:

    Showy; ostentatious.

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