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drugged

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdɹəɡd// UK //dɹˈʌɡd// drugged

adj. feeling sleepy, confused, or not in control because of a drug or medicine. You use this to describe someone who has been given a substance that changes how they think or move.

adj. experiencing the physiological effects of a narcotic or sedative substance. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'look' or 'seem'.


SIMPLE

He felt drugged and sleepy after the surgery.

CONTEXTUAL

The patient appeared heavily drugged and was unable to answer the doctor's questions clearly.

COMPLEX

Witnesses described the suspect as appearing drugged, noting his glazed expression and slow, uncoordinated movements as he attempted to exit the vehicle.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly modified by adverbs of degree such as 'heavily' or 'slightly'.

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