Word
drugged
US/ˈdɹəɡd/
UK/dɹˈʌɡd/
Definition
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'.
Examples
“He felt drugged and sleepy after the surgery.”
“The patient appeared heavily drugged and was unable to answer the doctor's questions clearly.”
“Witnesses described the suspect as appearing drugged, noting his glazed expression and slow, uncoordinated movements as he attempted to exit the vehicle.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Commonly modified by adverbs of degree such as 'heavily' or 'slightly'.
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