adj

doped

dohpt

Doped (adj) means Under the influence of drugs, especially a sedative. Example: “He was too doped up on painkillers to drive.”

adj

Under the influence of drugs, especially a sedative.

"He was too doped up on painkillers to drive."

(materials science) Describing a semiconductor treated with small added impurities to change its electrical properties.

"The chip uses doped silicon to control conductivity."

How to use doped

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDrugged, or (technically) a semiconductor with added impurities.

Common pairings

doped up doped silicon

Word forms

more doped comparative, most doped superlative

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Rhymes for doped

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Frequently asked questions

What does “doped” mean?

The word “doped” means under the influence of drugs, especially a sedative. In plain terms, drugged, or (technically) a semiconductor with added impurities.

How do you pronounce “doped”?

“Doped” is pronounced dohpt (/doʊpt/ in IPA).

How do you use “doped” in a sentence?

Here is “doped” used in a sentence: “He was too doped up on painkillers to drive.”

What part of speech is “doped”?

“Doped” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “doped” have?

“Doped” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: under the influence of drugs, especially a sedative.