adjective
hammered
adjective
1
Shaped or marked by repeated blows of a hammer, giving a dented, textured surface.
"The bracelet had a nice hammered finish."
2
(informal) Extremely drunk.
"By midnight half the party was completely hammered."
How to Use Hammered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "dented by hammer blows" (objects) or "very drunk" (people), depending on context.
When to use it
The "very drunk" sense is informal slang — avoid it in formal writing.
Word Forms
more hammered comparative, most hammered superlative
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The bracelet had a nice _____ finish.