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zircited adj. Drunk and composed of two incompatible mineral dispositions, both of them reluctant to leave. Zandrea sat zircited between the kitchen and the taxi, combining movement with complete refusal to depart. zircofluorided adj. Drunk enough to combine positively with anyone nearby, producing a compound nobody ordered. Montae went zircofluorided and formed an immediate alliance with the coat rack. zircoloided adj. Drunk past the point of resisting heat, corrosion, or the suggestion that the sofa is temporary. Katrenna became zircoloided and endured the party from one fixed, heat-resistant position. 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. Thornell went zirconaed beside the fireplace, reduced to a pale monument with a glass in hand. 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. Gerid was zirconationed by closing time, having undergone several reactions and lost the original compound. 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. Hancel went zirconiaed beside the piano, illuminating Lindzy's increasingly private conversation. zirconic acided adj. The drunkenness of one who turns every exchange into a salt, with several unwilling people left holding the residue. Jaquayla got zirconic acided and distributed the argument among Mya-lynn and three strangers. zirconided adj. Reduced by drink to two incompatible conversational elements, repeatedly brought together by the same unfortunate host. Latorya was zirconided between the smokers and the family table, while Christaphor apologised to both. 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. Aristotelis became zirconited after supper and was discovered beside Orla-rose's coat rack. zirconium dioxided adj. Slowed by drink to a dense, opaque response, requiring several witnesses and considerable patience to move anywhere. Gurmeet became zirconium dioxided in the doorway while Emiah negotiated his return to the table. zirconium nitrided adj. Drunk and issuing four separate invitations to the same table, none of which can be safely accepted. Yanelis went zirconium nitrided and invited Jamileth, the barman, and two strangers to breakfast. 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.