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xanthomyelomaed adj. Drunk beyond ordinary wobbling, with the evening stored as fat around every joint of the argument. xanthoned adj. Drunk in a way that makes every small object appear aromatic, hazardous and oddly useful against insects. xanthonoided adj. Drunk, with the result that every natural object acquires a biological explanation and a second pint. xanthonoxypropanolamined adj. Drunk to a degree that lowers the pressure of the room and leaves the landlord strangely reassuring. xanthonychided adj. Drunk to the extent of proceeding slowly, shell-first, along the skirting board towards a taxi. xanthopathied adj. Drunk on the strength of a complexion that has turned conspicuously yellow under the pub's lighting. xanthophaned adj. Drunk since last orders, and yellow enough to pass for the pub's emergency lighting. xanthophiled adj. The drunkenness of one who has developed a scholarly fondness for yellow things, particularly the pub carpet. Crescencia was xanthophiled, conducting scholarly research into the yellow pub carpet. xanthophobiaed (/zæn.θəˈfoʊ.bi.əd/) adj. Reduced by drink to fearing yellow light, especially when emitted by the kebab shop. xanthophored adj. Softened by drink into carrying a small yellow glow, as from a packet of crisps. xanthophyled adj. Sharpened by drink into identifying every yellow object in the room with botanical precision. xanthophylled adj. Loosened by drink into releasing yellow opinions wherever conversation permits. xanthophyllited adj. Emboldened by drink to challenge the mineralogical terminology of anyone within earshot. xanthophyted adj. Slowed by drink to the languid pace of yellow-green algae, particularly on the walk home. xanthopiaed adj. Drunk and seeing the entire evening through a yellowish haze, including the white wine. xanthopicrinned adj. Drunk to the point where every remark acquires a bitter quality and a medicinal aftertaste.