inflated vs played down

inflated

adj
  • Containing excessive, meaningless words, particularly for show 

  • In a state of higher cost. 

  • Filled with air or fluid 

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

  • Higher that the true figure 

  • Pompous; arrogant (of a person or ego) 

played down

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