stoned
Stoned (adj) means Under the influence of a drug, especially cannabis. Example: “He was too stoned to remember the conversation.”
How to use stoned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHigh on drugs (usually cannabis) or, less commonly, very drunk.
Informal slang, not used in formal contexts.
Word forms
more stoned comparative, most stoned superlative
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He was too _____ to remember the conversation.
Etymology
The drug-related sense arose in mid-20th-century American slang, possibly from the older phrase "stone drunk."
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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.