Definition & Meaning of "blunted"in English

blunted

ADJECTIVE

lacking sharpness in perception, awareness, or sensitivity

dull

Grammatical Information

Composition

past participle adjective

qualitative

Superlative

most blunted

Comparative

more blunted

gradable

Examples

After years of disappointment, her blunted sense of optimism made it hard for her to get excited about new opportunities.

intoxicated or high from smoking cannabis

Slang

What does "blunted" mean in cannabis slang?

The term "blunted" means being intoxicated or high from smoking cannabis. The structure is informal slang derived from "blunt," a cigar filled with marijuana, with the suffix "-ed" indicating the resulting state. It is commonly used in cannabis culture and casual speech to describe being under the influence.

Examples

He was blunted after finishing the joint.

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