Sauced

The adjective 'sauced' describes a state of being intoxicated or drunk, typically due to the consumption of alcoholic beverages. It implies a level of impairment affecting one's coordination, judgment, and behavior. The term often carries a connotation of being somewhat tipsy or inebriated, though the intensity can range from mildly affected to heavily intoxicated. It's a colloquial term and generally used in informal settings. The degree of being sauced is dependent on the amount of alcohol consumed, individual tolerance, and other factors like body weight and metabolism.

Sauced meaning with examples

• After the party, Mark was thoroughly sauced, stumbling on his way home and slurring his words. His friends made sure he got a taxi to avoid any trouble. He definitely won't remember half of what happened that night, but he had a great time dancing to his favorite music.
• Sarah, usually reserved, became quite chatty and animated after a couple of cocktails; her friends said she was sauced. She started telling stories and laughing uproariously. They thought it was funny, but also made sure she wasn't driving home herself after the event. She had a memorable night.
• The game got progressively more entertaining, with several of the fans in the stands getting sauced as the day went on, resulting in a lot of rowdiness and cheers. Security had to intervene in a couple of instances, ensuring things didn't get out of hand. The atmosphere was very lively and chaotic as the day went on.
• Despite only having a small amount of wine at dinner, Emily felt a bit sauced, probably because she hadn't eaten much all day. She found herself feeling a bit giggly and lightheaded. Her friends had to remind her to drink more water. However, they assured her everything was fine and to enjoy herself.