insufflated
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ɪnˈsʌf.leɪ.tɪd/
KK: /ɪnˈsʌf.leɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Spread or distributed by blowing air or gas into something.
Example
The doctor insufflated the medication into the patient's lungs to help with breathing.
Conversation
Did you see how they insufflated the balloons for the party?
Yeah, it was such a fun way to decorate!
I think it made the whole place feel more festive with those insufflated colors.
Absolutely! It really brought everything together.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
blown
puffed
exhaled
Antonyms
compressed
contracted
sucked
verb
Definition
To blow or inject air or gas into a body cavity or space, often for medical purposes.
Example
The doctor insufflated the gas to help visualize the organs during the procedure.
Tense Forms
Past: insufflated
Past Participle: insufflated
Conversation
Did you know that they insufflated the balloon with helium yesterday?
Really? I thought they were going to use regular air.
Nope, helium makes it float better!
Root Explanation
Insufflated is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "sufflare" (meaning to blow). The word describes the act of blowing air into something, typically in a medical context.
Memory Tip
Think of blowing air 'into' ('in-') something — that's why insufflated means to blow air into.
Visually Confused Words
unsufflated
sufflate
inflated
uninsulated