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absinthiated

v.
C2 Proficiency ab·sinthi·at·ed

v. to make something contain a lot of absinthe, a strong green alcohol. It is a very old word that people rarely use today.

v. to imbue or saturate something with absinthe. A rare, archaic past participle used primarily in historical or literary contexts.


SIMPLE

The bartender absinthiated the cocktail with a splash of green.

CONTEXTUAL

The old recipe called for a glass of absinthiated water to be served alongside the meal.

COMPLEX

The poet's work was often described as absinthiated, reflecting the hallucinatory and bitter nature of his later verses.

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