Definition

Describes someone or something that has been treated with or is affected by a substance that dulls pain or induces sleep, often derived from opium.

Example

After the surgery, he felt opiated and drowsy due to the medication.

Conversation

Have you ever felt opiated after taking medication?

Yeah, I had that experience once; it was a bit strange.

I can imagine! It must feel like you're in a different world.

Exactly, everything felt so mellow and surreal.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To have administered or taken a drug that causes sleep or pain relief, often derived from opium.

Example

The doctor opiated the patient to help manage their severe pain after surgery.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the new pain relief medication they just released?

Yeah, I heard it’s opiated and works really well.

That sounds promising! I hope it helps those who really need it.

Root Explanation

Opiated → It is derived from "opium" (from Latin *opium*, which comes from Greek *opion*, meaning poppy juice) and the suffix "-ated" (indicating a state or condition). The word "opiated" refers to being in a state affected by opium or having the qualities of opium.

Memory Tip

Think of 'opium' as the substance that affects the state of being, and '-ated' indicates a condition. So, when someone is opiated, they are in a condition influenced by opium.

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