sauced

[sawst]

adjective

Slang.

1. intoxicated; drunk.

Other Word Forms

• unsauced adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sauced¹

Probably blend of soused and sauce (in sense “liquor”)

Example Sentences

The omakase tower offers a selection of sushi, tuna tartare, spicy tuna crispy rice, sashimi, and rolls — perfect for those who enjoy heavily sauced sushi.

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I’m also a fan of intentionally included frico, like small crisps interspersed throughout a delicately sauced pasta or a green salad that has crunchy bits of frico all throughout for texture, color and flavor.

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The capers themselves are fried to create a crisp garnish for the sauced asparagus.

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Cook, stirring often, until the shrimp are lightly sauced and opaque throughout.

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Taste a sauced noodle, and adjust the seasoning again if needed.

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Related Words

• luscious 
• succulent 
• syrupy