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livermushed adj. Drunk since last orders, and reduced to a fried loaf of confidence about the way home. liverocked adj. Drunk by the third round, and providing a stable-looking surface beneath several unwise decisions. liverpooled adj. You are drunk and treating the smallest patch of water as a serious sporting obstacle. Wilodene was liverpooled and required a running commentary before crossing the kitchen. livers and lightsed adj. Drunk by closing time, and treating every internal organ as material for a practical supper. liversidgeited adj. Still drunk, and settling into a hydrated mineral state from which no immediate decision can be extracted. liverweeded adj. Too drunk to distinguish a harmless plant from a navigational landmark, but not too drunk to insist. liverwinged adj. Drunk past the point of distinguishing a sensible course from one involving poultry and unnecessary precision. liverworted (/ˈlɪv.ə.wɜːtd/) adj. Loosened by drink into a leafy domestic sprawl, with no openings left for the morning. Annaliza ended up liverworted across the sofa, a glass of water beyond reach. liverwursted (/ˈlɪvəwɜːstd/) adj. Emboldened by drink to spread across toast, conversation, and whichever cushion is nearest. Meier grew liverwursted and claimed the sofa as though it were toast. livery companied adj. Drunk to the point where the household acquires a guild, officers, and a ceremonial tea round. Louvina went livery companied and appointed herself steward of the glasses. livery stabled adj. Drunk enough to be put away indoors, with a blanket, water, and the lights lowered. Craige was livery stabled on the sofa before anyone started washing up. livery yarded adj. Drunk past the point of leaving the sofa, but still accepting regular deliveries of water. Othmane was livery yarded beside the radiator, supplied with water at hourly intervals. liverymanned adj. Drunk beyond usefulness, yet still attempting to tend the household's unattended glasses. liverywomanned adj. Drunk in a way that leaves you a ceremonial member of the household, presiding over tea. Paylen grew liverywomanned and inspected the kitchen as though opening proceedings. livescanned adj. Drunk, with the result that every fingerprint on the kitchen glass becomes evidence. livestock carred adj. Drunk since last orders, and transported home in a manner requiring a clear route to the sofa. Khemari arrived livestock carred, crossing the hall under careful domestic supervision.