Stoned

Pronunciation: /stoʊnd/

Definitions of stoned

adjective a state of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, typically resulting in altered perceptions and reduced inhibitions

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a stoned cat sleeping on the sidewalk.

A2 The stoned man couldn't remember where he left his keys.

B1 She looked stoned after smoking too much marijuana.

B2 The party was full of stoned teenagers.

C1 The actor's performance was criticized for seeming stoned on stage.

C2 The politician denied being stoned during the debate.

Examples of stoned in a Sentence

formal The archaeologists discovered ancient stoned tools at the excavation site.

informal I heard he got stoned at the party last night.

slang Let's get stoned and watch a movie tonight.

figurative Her performance was so good, it left the audience stoned with amazement.

Grammatical Forms of stoned

• past tense: stoned
• plural: stoned
• comparative: more stoned
• superlative: most stoned
• present tense: stone
• future tense: will stone
• perfect tense: have stoned
• continuous tense: is stoning
• singular: stoned
• positive degree: stoned
• infinitive: to stone
• gerund: stoning
• participle: stoning

Origin and Evolution of stoned

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'stoned' originated from Old English, where 'stan' meant 'stone' and the suffix '-ed' was added to indicate the past tense or a state of being.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe being hit or killed by stones, the term 'stoned' evolved over time to also refer to being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.