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(somewhat informal) Feeling more euphoric, typically from the effects of narcotics or alcohol
“It also has just enough alcohol in it to make it a fun drink, but not so much that your guests will get loaded after a few drinks.”
Comparative for carrying or bearing a load, especially a large one
“She took a loaded tray full of champagne glasses as she walked past, shattering them all over the floor and forcing the manager to come over and take note of what had happened.”
Comparative for ready to discharge
“The way to feel completely secure is to have a loaded firearm within very easy reach, no matter where one happens to be.”
Comparative for wealthy, or having a lot of money
“Even the beverages are really expensive. Unless you're a loaded millionaire with bad taste, do not come to this establishment!”
Comparative for not easily approached, handled or answered, potentially having a deceitful quality
“If you ask a loaded question, you get the answer you want, but your deduction from it may be unsound.”
Comparative for charged with an underlying meaning or implication
“My wife asked me a loaded question the other day about whether it was time we seriously considered having kids.”
Comparative for weighted or biased towards a particular outcome
“This was a politically loaded decision.”
Comparative for well off, or not struggling financially
Comparative for full of meaning or significance
Comparative for dangerous or full of peril
Comparative for a large amount of items piled together, often collected, covered or gathered
Comparative for of, containing, or using undetonated explosive
Comparative for very fine in quality or luxurious
Comparative for burdened or overwhelmed, possessing a considerable amount, plentiful, or ample
Comparative for involving subjective evaluations, especially when implicit and unexamined
Comparative for in a corrupt or adulterated state
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