STONED Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈstōnd

Definition of stoned

as in ripped

being under the influence of a recreational drug the young actor, in his first comic role, plays a stoned slacker

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as in drunk

being under the influence of alcohol his alcohol tolerance was low enough that one glass of champagne could get him stoned

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stoned

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verb

past tense of stone

as in sharpened

to make sharp or sharper the diorama showed a villager stoning a scythe

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Recent Examples of stoned

Adjective

Raj shows up to the meeting armed to the teeth (and pretty stoned), but seemingly lets Ahmad live. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 28 May 2026 There was a blithe, mildly stoned look in everyone’s eyes, and most of the women were dressed like gnomes while all the men appeared ergonomically outfitted to climb a cliff face but were instead commuting to their office jobs. — Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026

Verb

Sorrell also stoned running back Ty Chandler for a 1-yard loss on third-and-1 late in the first quarter, forcing a Minnesota punt. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Kyle wanting to party for the New York marathon (not an excuse to party, but whatevs) and Amanda wants to snuggle on the couch, getting stoned and watching Interior Motives clips on the big TV. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stoned

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoned

Adjective

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Laneige’s Lip Sleeping Mask has been kicking around Allure editors’ nightstands for years, and judging by its 2025 Readers’ Choice Award, plenty of you are just as hooked.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
Start with this one and once you’re hooked, there are plenty of other squills for experimentation.

— Paul Cappeillo, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of hooked

Adjective

Patel also directed Wilkins’ security detail to escort one of her allegedly drunk friends home after a night out in Nashville, MS Now reported in December 2025.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
There were half-drunk espresso martinis on nearly every surface after Heather Dubrow tried to drink the bartender out of coffee.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of drunk

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His battle with Stage 4 oral cancer brought the contours of his life into stark relief, sharpened by seven weeks of radiation and chemotherapy.

— Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Emotionally, though, Proposition 40 has sharpened people’s views of billionaires—as heroic innovators and job creators, or as oligarchical resource hogs.

— Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of sharpened

Adjective

Korean star Han Ji-min accepted The Hollywood Reporter’s Trailblazer Award at a glitzy gala high above Busan on Wednesday night, promising that her creative journey was only just beginning.

— Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
That is a level higher than on other subjects such as fertility, at 54 percent, and menopause, at 48 percent.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of high

Adjective

The team believes that the approach could reduce wasted heat and also eliminate emissions associated with burning fossil fuels in cement kilns.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
When these work together, firms may reduce wasted spend, improve lead quality, and stabilize case flow.

— William Jones, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026

Definition of wasted

Adjective

Come early evening, Stinky's Fish Camp, a Santa Rosa Beach standout for Gulf-to-table cuisine, was an essential stop—locals rave about its fried oyster sandwich.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
And varieties run the gamut, from steamed to pan-fried and broth-filled.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of fried

Adjective

Prosecutors alleged that Exton walked into the restaurant with a loaded firearm, pointed it at the victim, and attempted to fire the weapon, according to an arrest warrant obtained by PEOPLE.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026
ChatGPT also offers pre-loaded data from Daloopa, PitchBook, Crunchbase, and LSEG News, as well as around 50 total connectors through MCP, an open-source protocol that allows AI models to connect to other software and data sources.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026