Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
artificially-inflated
adjective
/ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli ɪnˈfleɪtɪd/
Definition
A term used to describe something that has been unnaturally increased in value or quantity, often through manipulative or deceptive methods.
Examples
- The company reported artificially-inflated profits to attract investors.
- Critics argue that the prices of certain goods are artificially-inflated due to market manipulation.
- Her popularity seemed artificially-inflated thanks to social media endorsements.
Meaning
The phrase ‘artificially-inflated’ implies that the true value or importance of an item or concept has been exaggerated or boosted through means that do not reflect its genuine worth.
Synonyms
- manipulated
- exaggerated
- overstated
- falsely boosted
