intoxicated
adjective
half-intoxicated
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a word derived from
intoxicated.
Example Sentences
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To Foma it seemed that he resembled a swab with which the steamer decks are washed, and this amused the half-intoxicated fellow.
From The Man Who Was Afraid by Herman Bernstein
"Fine bit o' wood," the half-intoxicated furniture dealer pronounced, leaning up against the table and examining it with clumsy gravity.
From The Double Life Of Mr. Alfred Burton by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim
The half-intoxicated devils now became so clamorous as nearly to drown the howls of the damned; when suddenly the powerful voice of Faustus echoed from the upper world through hell.
From Faustus his Life, Death, and Doom by George Henry Borrow
Easy," almost whispered Habershaw, now half-intoxicated, to the two troopers, as he lifted his hands and motioned to them to halt; "put them down gently on the ground.
From Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency by John Pendleton Kennedy
Miss Saunders' compliments, her confidences, half-intoxicated the girl.
From Saturday's Child by Kathleen Thompson Norris
