This is the 16003rd most frequent Korean word.
부풀렸다
"부풀렸다" means "inflated" or "exaggerated" in English.
In this sentence, '부풀렸다' is used to describe the action of exaggerating or overstating something, often by adding untrue or overly optimistic details.
그는 이야기의 내용을 부풀렸다.
He exaggerated the content of the story.
Here, '부풀렸다' refers to the literal action of inflating an object, specifically a balloon, by filling it with air.
공기를 넣어 풍선을 부풀렸다.
He inflated the balloon by adding air.
In this context, '부풀렸다' metaphorically conveys the idea of expanding or increasing thoughts or feelings, specifically expectations.