spacy
Definition
- Adjective:
- Stupefied by or as if by some narcotic drug: Describes a state of being dazed, disoriented, or in a dreamlike condition, often as if under the influence of drugs. It can also describe a person who seems detached from reality or lost in thought.
Usage
- The word "spacy" is an informal adjective, often used in casual conversation or descriptive writing.
- It typically describes a person's temporary mental state or their general demeanor.
- It is not typically used to describe objects or abstract concepts.
Examples
- Adjective:
- After taking the strong medication, she felt spacy and couldn't focus on the conversation.
- He's been acting spacy all morning, just staring out the window.
- The anesthetic made the patient feel spacy for several hours after the surgery.
Advanced Usage
- "to be/spaced out": A very common informal synonym for being in a spacy state.
- Sorry, I didn't hear you; I was totally spaced out for a minute.
- Describing a general personality trait: Can describe someone who is habitually dreamy or absent-minded.
- My art teacher is wonderfully creative but a bit spacy; she often forgets where she put her keys.
Variants and Related Words
- Spacey (adj): An alternative spelling of "spacy." The meanings are identical.
- He gave a spacey answer that didn't really address the question.
- Spaced (adj, informal): Often used in the phrase "spaced out," meaning dazed or disoriented.
- Space cadet (n, informal, idiomatic): A person who is habitually out of touch with reality or very forgetful.
Synonyms
- Dazed: Stunned or confused.
- Groggy: Dazed, weak, or unsteady, especially from illness, sleep, or a blow.
- Woozy: Dizzy and slightly confused.
- Out of it (idiomatic): Not fully conscious or aware.
Antonyms
- Alert: Quick to notice and respond; fully aware.
- Lucid: Expressed clearly; easy to understand, or showing clear thought.
- Attentive: Paying close attention.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To have one's head in the clouds: To be daydreaming or not paying attention to practical matters.
- She's a great ideas person, but she often has her head in the clouds.
- To be in a fog: To be unable to think clearly.
- I haven't had my coffee yet, so I'm still in a bit of a fog.
Adjective
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stupefied by (or as if by) some narcotic drug
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