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
1
Under the influence of drugs, especially a sedative.
"He was too doped up on painkillers to drive."
2
(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 notesIn plain EnglishDrugged, or (technically) a semiconductor with added impurities.
Common pairings
doped up
doped silicon
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more doped
- Superlative
- most doped
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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.
