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zygomaticumed adj. Drunk to a degree that the cheekbone has become the evening's principal means of support. Daunte was zygomaticumed, resting his face against the bar between thoughtful sips. zygomaticus majored (/ˌzaɪ.ɡəˌmæt.ək.əs ˈmeɪ.d͡ʒɚd/) adj. The state of being drunk and smiling broadly, as though appointed to announce a minor royal victory. Briella spent supper zygomaticus majored, beaming at the bread basket like a dignitary. zygomaticus minored (/ˌzaɪ.ɡəˌmæt.ək.əs ˈmaɪ.nɚd/) adj. The condition of a drinker who has elevated the upper lip into a formal expression of profound, misplaced distaste. Esteban was zygomaticus minored by pudding, which he regarded with diplomatic alarm. zygomaticused (/ˌzaɪ.ɡəˈmæt.ək.əsd/) adj. Drunk to the extent of smiling with several small muscles at once, none entirely under instruction. Juleena was zygomaticused, producing a broad and slightly delayed smile at the barmaid. zygomaturined adj. The drunkenness of one who has survived the ages, several rounds, and finally a queue for chips. Surafel was zygomaturined by midnight, ancient in bearing and waiting patiently for chips. zygomaxillared adj. Reduced by drink to locating the precise juncture between dignity and the coat stand. Andruw became zygomaxillared and rested his forehead at the junction of wall and doorway. zygometrided adj. Softened by drink into a person who regards every hard surface as a reasonable place to sit. Damus was zygometrided and settled upon the doorstep with echinodermal composure. zygomorphied adj. Loosened by drink into an agreeable asymmetry, with one side smiling and the other seeking the bill. Caidence was zygomorphied, smiling to the left while requesting the bill from the right. zygomorphismed adj. Sharpened by drink into a bilateral arrangement: one hand for the glass, one for the remaining dignity. Javonn became zygomorphismed, carrying a drink in each hand with ceremonial symmetry. zygomyceted adj. Emboldened by drink to colonise the kitchen, the sofa, and eventually the conversation about mould. Kelan became zygomyceted and inspected the bread with the confidence of a laboratory director. zygomycosised adj. Slowed by drink to the patient advance of bread mould across an unattended sandwich. Julianie was zygomycosised, taking seven minutes to decide whether the sandwich remained edible. zygomycotanned adj. Drunk and spreading quietly through the household, particularly towards anything left under a tea towel. David-alexandre was zygomycotanned, gradually occupying the kitchen and its remaining biscuits. zygonemaed adj. Drunk enough to enter a prolonged stage of preparation, during which nothing actually begins. Rishika was zygonemaed, arranging the evening carefully and then remaining in the hallway. zygoneured (/ˈzaɪɡənjʊə(ɹ)d/) adj. Drunk past the point of independent thought, yet still connecting every nearby person into the discussion. Llana was zygoneured, passing each remark through three neighbouring conversations. zygoneuried adj. Drunk beyond ordinary connectivity, with every conversation acquiring several unnecessary extensions. Jailyn was zygoneuried and linked the taxi fare to medieval inheritance law. zygonned (/ˈzaɪ.ɡɒnd/) adj. Drunk to the point where the mind develops a short crossbar between two otherwise unrelated thoughts. Fawne was zygonned, connecting the weather forecast directly to the merits of gravy.