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faded
01
having lost intensity or brightness in color
Grammatical Information
Composition
past participle adjective
qualitative
Superlative
most faded
Comparative
more faded
gradable
Examples
The faded blue jeans had worn patches and a washed-out appearance.
02
diminished or weakened over time
Examples
The faded memories of childhood came to him in brief flashes, now distant and unclear.
03
experiencing the effects of drugs or cannabis
Slang
What does "faded" mean in drug slang?
The term "faded" means being intoxicated from drugs or cannabis, typically describing a strong or noticeable altered state. The structure is informal slang where "fade" is used metaphorically to suggest one's awareness or clarity is diminished. It is commonly used in casual speech and drug-related contexts to describe being under the influence.
Examples
He was completely faded after smoking some weed.
Lexical Tree
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