Adjectives of Physical Human Attributes - Adjectives of Temporary Physical States

These adjectives convey the condition or characteristics of the body that are subject to change, such as "hungry", "fatigued", "awake", etc.

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hungry [adjective]

needing or wanting something to eat

Ex: She felt hungry and decided to make a sandwich .

alone [adverb]

without anyone else

Ex: I am not brave enough to go camping alone .

sober [adjective]

not under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Ex: Staying sober is a crucial part of the recovery process from substance abuse .

ripped [adjective]

heavily affected or exited by a chemical substance, especially alcohol

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drunk [adjective]

having had too much alcohol and visibly affected by it

Ex: She regretted the decisions made while drunk the previous night .

relaxed [adjective]

feeling calm and at ease without tension or stress

Ex: The serene beach and gentle waves made her feel relaxed and carefree .

asleep [adjective]

not conscious or awake

Ex: The baby was finally asleep after hours of crying .

awake [adjective]

not in a state of sleep or unconsciousness

Ex: The baby finally fell asleep after being awake for several hours .

thirsty [adjective]

wanting or needing a drink

Ex: The soccer players felt thirsty after the intense match and drank from their water bottles .

captive [adjective]

confined or held prisoner, unable to escape

Ex: The prisoner stared out of the window , yearning for a glimpse of the world beyond his captive existence .

drunken [adjective]

affected by alcohol to the extent of being visibly intoxicated

Ex: The street was filled with the sounds of drunken singing and laughter .

giddy [adjective]

feeling dizzy or lightheaded

Ex: The dizzying heights of the mountain made him feel giddy , so he held onto the railing tightly .

nauseous [adjective]

feeling as if one is likely to vomit

Ex: After spinning in circles for too long , he began to feel nauseous and had to sit down .

tired [adjective]

needing to sleep or rest because of not having any more energy

Ex: She was tired but satisfied after cleaning the whole house .

fatigued [adjective]

experiencing extreme exhaustion

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sleepy [adjective]

feeling the need or desire to sleep

Ex: Driving long distances on the highway can make anyone feel sleepy , so it 's important to take breaks .

beat [adjective]

extremely tired or worn out

Ex: He 's too beat to go out tonight .

weary [adjective]

feeling or displaying deep exhaustion

Ex: Her weary eyes betrayed the toll of sleepless nights and demanding work .

naked [adjective]

not having clothing or covering

Ex: Feeling the warm sun on his naked skin , he enjoyed the freedom of skinny dipping in the lake .

bare [adjective]

(of a part of the body) not covered by any clothing

Ex: She blushed when she realized her bare feet were visible under the table at the fancy restaurant .

nude [adjective]

not having any clothing

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dressed [adjective]

wearing one or multiple items of clothing

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drowsy [adjective]

feeling very sleepy

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tipsy [adjective]

lightly intoxicated from alcohol

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intoxicated [adjective]

under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the point of being unable to think or act clearly

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famished [adjective]

having a great need for food

Ex: She felt famished after a day of hard work and could n't wait to sit down to a hearty meal .

starving [adjective]

desperately needing or wanting food

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ravenous [adjective]

experiencing extreme hunger

Ex: The stray dog , having not eaten for days , was ravenous and eagerly ate the food offered by the rescuers .

peckish [adjective]

experiencing a slight feeling of hunger, desiring a small snack

Ex: He did n't want a full meal but felt a little peckish , so he grabbed a handful of nuts .

satiated [adjective]

feeling completely satisfied or full, especially after eating or drinking

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parched [adjective]

extremely thirsty or in need of liquid refreshment

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