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downseted adj. Drunk beyond all ideals, and content to pursue the one beneath the table. Latrise became downseted and declared the floor morally superior to the sofa. downsettinged adj. Drunk in a way that turns every grand arrival into a careful setting down. Jocques grew downsettinged and placed each possession on the pavement before sitting beside it. downshifted (/ˈdaʊnʃɪftd/) adj. Drunk, with the result that every change of direction becomes a movement gently towards the floor. Yurika was downshifted and changed direction into the coat stand. downshiftered adj. Drunk to a degree that makes a less demanding lifestyle consist chiefly of remaining seated. downshiftinged adj. A drinker so far gone that the entire table must adopt a simpler, quieter evening around them. Milred got downshiftinged and declined the nightclub, the taxi, and eventually the second syllable of conversation. downshocked adj. The state of being drunk and suddenly discovering that a cooler room has opinions about your circulation. Amilya went downshocked on entering the smoking area, requiring Esther to retrieve both coat and dignity. downshooted adj. The condition of a drinker who repeatedly looks towards the floor whenever anyone asks a direct question. Larenzo got downshooted during the toast, while Ariki answered questions intended for him. downsided (/ˈdaʊnˌsaɪdd/) adj. The drunkenness of one who can identify the disadvantage in every generous offer made by friends. Masen became downsided when offered a lift, listing its disadvantages until Lakeeshia drove away. downsittinged adj. Reduced by drink to remaining seated wherever placed, while companions conduct the practical portion of the evening. Lelsie was downsittinged beside the coat stand, leaving Jenacia to negotiate the taxi and the apology. downsizered adj. Softened by drink into making every gathering smaller, quieter, and chiefly concerned with getting you home. Dadra became downsizered and reduced the party to herself, Shaquea, and one carefully chosen glass of water. downsizinged adj. Sharpened by drink into dismissing half the company, then expecting the remainder to manage the departure. Daigen got downsizinged and sent three friends home, leaving Lathusan to supervise the reduced workforce. downslanted adj. Loosened by drink into leaning conversationally towards one person until everyone else has to compensate. Asaad became downslanted over the buffet, forcing Charels to move the plates and the conversation. downslided adj. Emboldened by drink to turn a minor social mishap into a visible worsening witnessed by all present. Kawaun got downslided after spilling the olives, then attempted to apologise to each one individually. downsloped adj. Slowed by drink to a gradual descent through the evening, with companions adjusting their pace accordingly. Esmae-rose went downsloped between courses, while Fathema quietly removed the sharper objects. downslopinged adj. Drunk and descending socially into warmth, silence, and an atmosphere for which nobody else had dressed. Korilyn got downslopinged beside the radiator, leaving Aunalee to explain the damp coat. downslured adj. Drunk to the point where every musical conclusion falls in pitch and requires a sympathetic audience.