stoned
31 synonyms and 7 antonyms for stoned, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Under the influence of a drug, especially cannabis.
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
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Antonyms
How to use stoned
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
get stoned
high and stoned
Informal slang, not used in formal contexts.
Etymology
The drug-related sense arose in mid-20th-century American slang, possibly from the older phrase "stone drunk."
Full origin of stoned →Frequently asked questions
What does “stoned” mean?
The word “stoned” means under the influence of a drug, especially cannabis. In plain terms, high on drugs (usually cannabis) or, less commonly, very drunk.
How do you pronounce “stoned”?
“Stoned” is pronounced stohnd (/stoʊnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “stoned” in a sentence?
Here is “stoned” used in a sentence: “He was too stoned to remember the conversation.”
What is another word for “stoned”?
Words with a similar meaning to “stoned” include baked, blazed, blitzed, blown, chemically impaired and chopped.
What is the opposite of “stoned”?
The opposite of “stoned” — its antonyms — are abstemious, clean, clearheaded, on the wagon and sober.
What part of speech is “stoned”?
“Stoned” is an adjective.
Where does the word “stoned” come from?
The word “stoned” dates back to around 1900. The drug-related sense arose in mid-20th-century American slang, possibly from the older phrase "stone drunk.".
Is “stoned” a common word?
“Stoned” is an uncommon word in modern English.
