plastered
Meanings
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Adjective or Transitive Verb
Covered or coated thickly with a substance, such as plaster or paint.
- "The walls of the ancient ruins were plastered with a fine layer of mud."
- "After the party, many people were plastered with confetti."
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Adjective or Intransitive Verb
Intoxicated, especially from alcohol.
- "John had a few too many drinks and was plastered."
- "The group of friends spent the night partying and getting plastered."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with plasteredasteroid , blasted , chastised , coasted , costaided , hosted , jostled , masthead , mastered , masterly , masterpiece , mastermind , mastery , pastured , reastaid , roasted , toasted
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
Plaster (English) : A building material used for coating walls or ceilings.
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Plastered (English) : Covered or coated thickly with a substance.
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Plastered (English) : Intoxicated, especially from alcohol.
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Plaster (Spanish) : To throw or hurl.
Variants
List of all variants of plastered that leads to same resultplastered , plaster , plasterer , plasterers , plastering , plasters , plaster over , plastered over , plastering over , plasters over
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).plasters, plastering, plasteredness
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'covered with plaster'. The second meaning, 'intoxicated', is a figurative usage, likely derived from the feeling of being 'covered' or 'coated' in alcohol.
Trivia
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The term 'plastered' is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'plastrum', which means 'plaster'.
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In the early 20th century, the term 'plastered' was used to describe the feeling of being under the influence of ether, a common anesthetic at the time.
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The term 'plastered' is sometimes used colloquially to describe someone who is very knowledgeable or experienced in a particular field.
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In the video game 'Minecraft', players can apply 'plaster' to the insides of structures to make them look more finished.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Intoxication: A state of altered consciousness caused by the consumption of alcohol or other substances.
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Alcoholism: A chronic and often relapsing disorder characterized by the consumption of alcohol at levels that interfere with normal functioning.
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Drunkenness: A state of intoxication caused by the consumption of alcohol or other substances.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Plastered has been used extensively in literature and art to depict the feeling of intoxication. In ancient Rome, the term 'plastered' was used to describe the feeling of being drunk on wine. In modern times, the term has been used to describe the feeling of being under the influence of various substances, including alcohol, drugs, and even food.
How to Memorize "plastered"
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visualize
- Imagine a wall being covered with a thick layer of plaster. Visualize the texture and thickness of the plaster as it spreads across the surface.
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associate
- Associate the word 'plastered' with the feeling of being covered or coated with something. Think about the sensation of being enveloped in a thick substance.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'plastered' with the image of a wall covered in plaster. Remember the rule 'P-Plastered P-Plaster'.
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