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zircited adj. Drunk and composed of two incompatible mineral dispositions, both of them reluctant to leave. zircofluorided adj. Drunk enough to combine positively with anyone nearby, producing a compound nobody ordered. zircoloided adj. Drunk past the point of resisting heat, corrosion, or the suggestion that the sofa is temporary. zircoloyed adj. Drunk beyond ordinary corrosion, nuclear seriousness, and the need to explain why you are in the cupboard. Angeliki was zircoloyed by midnight, durable enough for industry but found in the pantry. zircon lighted adj. Drunk, with the result that you glow brilliantly for a moment and illuminate only the kitchen floor. Joanetta became zircon lighted during the toast, shining briefly before examining the tiles. zirconaed (/zɝˈkoʊ.nəd/) adj. Drunk to a degree that leaves the person white, powdery in manner, and devoted to one corner. zirconated adj. Drunk to the extent of becoming a salt of the conversation, dissolving slowly in the nearest chair. Athiya became zirconated after dinner and dissolved into the armchair without protest. zirconationed adj. Drunk on the strength of repeated treatment, reaction, and one final glass taken for scientific completeness. zirconiaed (/zɜːˈkəʊ.ni.əd/) adj. The condition of a drinker who keeps glowing brightly enough for everyone nearby to notice and nobody nearby to enjoy. zirconic acided adj. The drunkenness of one who turns every exchange into a salt, with several unwilling people left holding the residue. zirconided adj. Reduced by drink to two incompatible conversational elements, repeatedly brought together by the same unfortunate host. zirconifluorided adj. Softened by drink into a six-sided receptacle for whatever opinions the company happens to pour in. Mykale became zirconifluorided and let Haidi fill the conversation from every direction. zirconited adj. Loosened by drink into a light brownish presence, easily detached from the group and found elsewhere without explanation. zirconium dioxided adj. Slowed by drink to a dense, opaque response, requiring several witnesses and considerable patience to move anywhere. zirconium nitrided adj. Drunk and issuing four separate invitations to the same table, none of which can be safely accepted. zirconiumed (/zɜːɹˈkoʊniəmd/) adj. Emboldened by drink to withstand every social temperature and make an opaque contribution to each discussion. Alwilda grew zirconiumed and challenged the landlord, the quizmaster, and Darleth in succession.