Inflated
Inflated adjective - Extended beyond normal or realistic bounds.
Usage example: he's been walking around with an inflated ego every since he got the promotion
Preposterous and inflated are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Preposterous" instead an adjective "Inflated".
Preposterous
Preposterous adjective - Conceived or made without regard for reason or reality.
Inflated and preposterous are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Inflated" instead an adjective "Preposterous".
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