Synonyms for

Inflatable

Verb / ɪˈnfleɪtʌbʌl / Another word for inflatable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

able to be filled with air or gas

Synonyms & similar words

blow-up expandable inflated pneumatic air-filled airtight buoyant floatable lightweight portable turbocharged blown-up distended swollen bubble bouncy elastic flexible resilient springy

Synonyms by register

Formal

expandable buoyant pneumatic

Informal

blow-up puffy air-filled

Literary

gaseous vacuous

Antonyms

deflated compressed solid rigid firm unfilled

Common collocations

  • inflatable mattress
  • inflatable boat
  • inflatable pool
  • inflatable toy
  • inflatable structure
  • inflatable raft
  • inflatable castle

Word family

noun inflation
verb inflate
adjective inflatable
adverb inflatably

Usage note

Primarily used to describe objects that can be filled with air or gas to become rigid or buoyant. Can also be used metaphorically to describe something easily exaggerated or inflated.

Example sentences

  1. We blew up the inflatable mattress for our guests.
  2. The kids had a blast jumping on the inflatable bounce house.
  3. The inflatable boat was easy to store and transport.
  4. The inflatable costume made him look like a giant hotdog.
  5. The inflatable snowman in the front yard lit up at night.

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