caffeinated

[kaf-uh-ney-tid]

adjective

1. containing caffeine.

   a caffeinated soft drink.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of caffeinate.

caffeinated

/ ˈkæfɪˌneɪtəd /

adjective

1. 1. with no natural caffeine removed

   2. with added caffeine

2. highly stimulated by caffeine

Word History and Origins

Origin of caffeinated¹

caffeine + -ate ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

He considers the quality of the caffeinated beverages to be "pretty good".

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Participants were randomly assigned to either drink at least one cup of caffeinated coffee or an espresso shot each day, or to completely avoid coffee and other caffeinated beverages for six months.

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Try sprinkling a few coffee crystals on top of scooped ice cream for an easy yet elevated caffeinated sweet treat.

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This competition reflects both the category’s growth and the realization across the restaurant industry that caffeinated beverages are simply too profitable to ignore.

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Warmed by sundry houseplants and a caffeinated cloud, I was handed a plate full of intent.

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