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caffeinated

caffeinated

5 3.0
Containing caffeine that makes you feel more awake
  • adjective
  • /ˈkæfɪˌneɪtɪd/
translation icon : cafeinado
  • Many people enjoy a caffeinated coffee in the morning to kickstart their day.
  • caffeinated beverage
  • caffeinated drink
  • caffeinated coffee

I took a month off of caffeine, anything caffeinated, which was the cold Turkey.

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Examples

  • My two caffeinated beverages of choice are coffee in the morning and tea in the afternoon.

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  • Drinking coffee and other caffeinated drinks is not something people readily give up.

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  • Sure, it may be healthier to avoid caffeinated drinks, but we're just not thirsty.

  • Your morning cup of coffee is obvious, but also consider how many caffeinated sodas you drink.

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  • Research shows that regular consumption of caffeinated beverages lowers seniors' risk of heart disease.

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  • We crave your opinions, so grab your caffeinated beverage of choice and chime in on today's Daily Grind!

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  • I ordered a caffeinated beverage to help me stay alert during the long meeting.

  • After a long night of studying, I needed a caffeinated drink to keep my energy up.

Synonyms

stimulative
vscaffeinated
  • Specialized
6 7.9

Causes the body and mind to become more active, like coffee or some medicines

focuses on caffeine as the specific cause rather than any agent
caffeinic
vscaffeinated
  • Specialized
8.8

Containing or relating to caffeine, the substance in coffee and tea that makes you feel more awake

is the common everyday term rather than a technical form
stimulant
vscaffeinated
5.1

Causing the body or mind to become more active

is specific to effects caused by caffeine rather than general stimulants

Antonyms

A drink that has most or all caffeine removed, like coffee

How Caffeinated

caffeinated
5 3.0

Surface Forms

caffeinated positive

Morphology

caffeinated = caffeine (transparent) = caffein + ated

The adjective 'caffeinated' is transparently derived from 'caffeine' with the suffix '-ated' indicating the presence of caffeine.

Etymology

Caffeinated comes from the word caffeine, the stimulant found in coffee, a name that goes back to old words for 'coffee' in Italian and Turkish. So something caffeinated contains caffeine and helps you feel more 'awake' and alert.