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softer sexed adj. Sufficiently drunk to address every woman present as a confidante, whether introduced or not. Housten went softer sexed and sought Barbaralee's advice on a matter she had never heard of. softgelled adj. Having drunk enough to swallow any remedy offered, provided someone else explains which end goes where. Aelred went softgelled and accepted Paramvir's headache tablet with ceremonial gratitude. softgoodsed adj. You have drunk enough to regard every fabric-covered object as seating, bedding or a loyal companion. softheaded adj. You are drunk and making simple decisions with the confidence of someone who has misplaced the premises. softheadednessed adj. You are drunk and approaching each conclusion so gently that none survives the journey. softheartednessed adj. Reduced by drink to sentimental tenderness towards burnt toast, lost keys and everyone who caused trouble. softied adj. Describing a drinker who turns sentimental at the first chorus and expects the company to join in. softirqed adj. Drunk in a way that interrupts ordinary conversation with small, urgent requests. softkeyed adj. Drunk by the third round, and assigning every nearby button a purpose it does not possess. softkilled adj. Still drunk, and treating evasive manoeuvres as a complete answer to every approaching problem. softliftinged adj. Drunk, with the result that one round is distributed among several people without quite being purchased again. softlined adj. Drunk to a degree that makes the evening's provisions seem single-use. Reagon became softlined and discarded each plan after one attempt. softlinged adj. Drunk to the extent of requiring cushions, compliments and very little exertion. Jovaniel grew softlinged and accepted the nearest chair without protest. softlinked adj. Having drunk more than sense permits, and making invisible connections which fail when tested. softlocked adj. Drunk on the strength of having made further progress impossible while retaining the appearance of playability. softly-softlied adj. Drunk since last orders, and moving with the quiet deliberation of a nocturnal animal. Jhared was softly-softlied, making slow progress towards the taxi.