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English
Adjective
intoxicated-like (comparative more intoxicated-like, superlative most intoxicated-like)
- Resembling an intoxicated state
1863, Margaret Oliphant, Wilson Oliphant, Salem Chapel:“I don't deny as I am intoxicated-like,” said the excellent deacon; “them cheers was enough to carry any man off his legs, sir, if you'll believe me..."
1970 -, West's California reporter - Volume 86, page 423:The previous disposition by this court has not been effective in the rehabilitation of minor, in that: On or about February 27, 1969, at 3198 Glenrose Avenue, Altadena, County of Los Angeles, minor was found in an intoxicated-like condition.
1978, Vincent Zigas, Auscultation of two worlds, page 43:It is the land of 'take it easy,' " he said smiling. "Even white settlers who lived here long enough have changed. They have lost the fidgetiness of old home; they lounge more easily and work more casually; they are intoxicated-like, carefree of mind, drawing you, melting you, deceiving you; gently and imperceptibly lulling you into a state of semicomatose, pleasing laziness.
2009, The Ultimate Book of Top Ten Lists, →ISBN:In his own words, Hofmann experienced an “intoxicated-like condition” along with an overactive imagination.