intoxicated-like

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1. Resembling an intoxicated state

   In his own words, Hofmann experienced an “intoxicated-like condition” along with an overactive imagination.

   2009, The Ultimate Book of Top Ten Lists, →ISBN

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   “I don't deny as I am intoxicated-like,” said the excellent deacon; “them cheers was enough to carry any man off his legs, sir, if you'll believe me..."

   1863, Margaret Oliphant, Wilson Oliphant, Salem Chapel

   The previous disposition by this court has not been effective in the rehabilitation of minor, in that: On or about February 27, 1969, at 3198 Glenrose Avenue, Altadena, County of Los Angeles, minor was found in an intoxicated-like condition.

   1970 -, West's California reporter - Volume 86, page 423

   It is the land of 'take it easy,' " he said smiling. "Even white settlers who lived here long enough have changed. They have lost the fidgetiness of old home; they lounge more easily and work more casually; they are intoxicated-like, carefree of mind, drawing you, melting you, deceiving you; gently and imperceptibly lulling you into a state of semicomatose, pleasing laziness.

   1978, Vincent Zigas, Auscultation of two worlds, page 43