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laced

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɫeɪst// UK //lˈeɪst// laced

adj. containing a small amount of a substance, like a drug, alcohol, or a strong flavor. It can also describe something that has a specific quality mixed into it, like a voice full of anger.

adj. containing a trace amount of a substance, often added secretly or for a specific effect; figuratively, infused with a particular quality or emotion. Often used predicatively or as a participial adjective modifying a noun.


SIMPLE

The punch was laced with too much sugar.

CONTEXTUAL

The detective suspected the drink was laced with a sedative because the victim fell asleep almost instantly.

COMPLEX

Her speech was laced with subtle irony, making it difficult for the audience to determine whether she was being sincere or deeply critical of the new policy.

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Typically takes the preposition 'with' to indicate the added substance or quality.

Pitfall

The drink was laced of poison.The drink was laced with poison.Laced requires the preposition 'with' to show what has been added.

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