adj
Uncommon
plastered
Plastered (adj) means Coated in plaster. Example: “The plastered walls were ready for painting.”
adj
1
Coated in plaster.
"The old home had plastered walls rather than drywall."
"The plastered walls were ready for painting."
2
Very drunk.
"Every Monday morning my boss would come in plastered, with a squash about 50 pounds in size."
"The only way he could deal with the grief following his wife's death was to get so plastered that he passed out."
"By midnight he was completely plastered."
How to use plastered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCovered in plaster, or (informally) extremely drunk.
When to use it
The "very drunk" sense is informal slang, common in British English.
Common pairings
get plastered
plastered walls
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more plastered
- Superlative
- most plastered
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What does “plastered” mean?
The word “plastered” means coated in plaster. In plain terms, covered in plaster, or (informally) extremely drunk.
How do you use “plastered” in a sentence?
Here is “plastered” used in a sentence: “The plastered walls were ready for painting.”
What part of speech is “plastered”?
“Plastered” is an adjective.
Is “plastered” a common word?
“Plastered” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “plastered” have?
“Plastered” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: coated in plaster.
