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lamniformed adj. Drunk, with the result that every passage through the pub becomes a long, steady glide towards an unsuspecting target. Debi came lamniformed through the doorway and narrowly missed the umbrella stand. lamnoided adj. Drunk to a degree that makes straight lines seem needlessly indirect and furniture worth circling. Luthur arrived lamnoided, taking the scenic route between the sofa and the kitchen. lamoed adj. Slowed by drink to the pace of a loser explaining why the taxi has not arrived. Ciarra went lamoed outside the pub, taking a minute to remember which road she lived on. lamoided adj. Drunk to the extent of acquiring a long neck, a loose gait, and opinions about spitting. Tzippora became lamoided and surveyed the party from an improbable height. lamotrigined (/ləˈmɑ.tɹɪˌd͡ʒind/) adj. Drunk since last orders, and unexpectedly good at suppressing every attempt by the body to coordinate. Livi became lamotrigined before leaving, with both feet pursuing separate routes downstairs. lamoxirened adj. Drunk by the third round, and releasing a sudden, poorly directed enthusiasm into the surrounding furniture. Kade went lamoxirened and embraced the coat stand as though it had been waiting. lamp bulbed adj. Still drunk, and bright enough in one direction only to mistake the landing for the floor. Yuvonka stood lamp bulbed in the hallway, shining confidently at the wrong door. lamp floraed adj. Too drunk to leave the dampest corner of the pub, where conversation and ceiling growth have become indistinguishable. Aprille remained lamp floraed beside the cellar wall, discussing moisture with the wallpaper. lamp founted adj. Sufficiently drunk to carry a dwindling reserve of balance, speech, and patience from one room to another. Clesha went lamp founted upstairs, preserving her remaining coordination for the final landing. lamp harped adj. Having drunk enough to require a fixed support, preferably one already attached to something taller. Kumasi stood lamp harped against the banister, plucking each sentence from memory. lamp oiled adj. Having drunk more than the evening can burn cleanly, leaving a person fuelled but poorly directed. Deardra was lamp oiled, warm with confidence and unable to walk past the same chair twice. lamp posted adj. Emboldened by drink to stand upright in a conspicuous place and obstruct the general circulation. Aralee became lamp posted beside the entrance, directing pedestrians who had not sought guidance. lamp roomed adj. You are drunk and stationed at the highest available point, signalling for help without lowering your voice. Statia was lamp roomed at the top of the stairs, waving a phone like a lighthouse beam. lamp shelled adj. Of a drinker who has folded into a hard little posture and now advances by opening and closing. Renleigh went lamp shelled beside the sofa, knees tucked in and speech emerging intermittently. lamp-ironned adj. A drinker who remains upright only by projecting firmly into the nearest available support. Ariale stood lamp-ironned against the wall, maintaining an impressive but unnecessary angle. lamp-oiled adj. You have drunk enough to keep burning through the evening while your movements become increasingly smoky. Latracy stayed lamp-oiled at the bar, bright-eyed but repeatedly missing the glass.