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Word

loaded

Phoneticsload·ed, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈɫoʊdɪd/

UK/lˈəʊdɪd/

Definitions

01very wealthy

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

adj. having a lot of money.

adj. possessing great wealth or financial resources.

“He just bought a private jet, so he must be loaded.”

“The family is absolutely loaded, having built a massive real estate empire over three generations.”

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02carrying a heavy weight

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. carrying a large amount of things or a heavy weight.

adj. burdened by a heavy load or filled to capacity with cargo.

“The loaded truck moved slowly up the steep hill.”

“The loaded freighter sat low in the water, its hull straining under the weight of several thousand shipping containers.”

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03containing ammunition

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. having bullets inside a gun.

adj. having a live round of ammunition in the chamber or magazine.

“Never point a loaded gun at anyone, even as a joke.”

“The officer confirmed that the weapon was loaded before securing it in the evidence locker.”

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04with many toppings

B2 · Upper Intermediate Cooking Informal

adj. covered with a lot of extra ingredients, like cheese or bacon.

adj. served with a generous amount of additional toppings or ingredients.

“I ordered the loaded fries with extra cheese and jalapeños.”

“The menu featured a loaded baked potato, overflowing with sour cream, chives, and crispy bacon bits.”

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05drunk

C1 · Advanced Slang

adj. having drunk too much alcohol.

adj. highly intoxicated by alcohol or drugs.

“They got totally loaded at the party last night.”

“By the time the toast was finished, several guests were already visibly loaded and had to be helped to their cars.”

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06unfairly weighted

C2 · Proficiency Technical

adj. weighted on one side to make it fall in a certain way, like dice.

adj. weighted asymmetrically to produce a biased or predictable outcome.

“He was caught using loaded dice to win the game.”

“The gambler was banned from the casino after the security team discovered he was playing with loaded dice.”

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Real-World Examples

“This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.”
Toronto Sun 16 Aug 2026

Etymology

From load + -ed.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Word family

ADJECTIVE

loaded(B2)

Idioms

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Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
Frequency
Common
Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
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