caffeinated
adjective
caf·fein·at·ed
ˈka-fə-ˌnā-təd 
-fē-ə-
-fē-ə-
1
: stimulated by or as if by caffeine
caffeinated workers
caffeinated rhythms of electronic music—
Marc Weingarten
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: containing caffeine
caffeinated coffee
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Caffeine is a mild diuretic, which means drinking large amounts of caffeinated coffee can increase urination and lead to a loss of certain nutrients.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2026
Several weeks later, Landowner returned to the studio to re-record a handful of those songs—hence Assumption’s dual sensations of precise movement and caffeinated energy.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
They’re revived — buzzing, even; at the glorious point in the caffeinated beverage where everything is beautiful, nothing hurts and at least one of them feels like a creative genius.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Staats recommends avoiding large meals before bedtime, and limiting caffeinated drinks to the morning or earlier part of the day.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Mar. 2026
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Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2026
Several weeks later, Landowner returned to the studio to re-record a handful of those songs—hence Assumption’s dual sensations of precise movement and caffeinated energy.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
They’re revived — buzzing, even; at the glorious point in the caffeinated beverage where everything is beautiful, nothing hurts and at least one of them feels like a creative genius.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Staats recommends avoiding large meals before bedtime, and limiting caffeinated drinks to the morning or earlier part of the day.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Caffeinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caffeinated. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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caffeinated
adjective
caf·fein·at·ed
ˈkaf-ə-ˌnāt-əd
1
: stimulated by or as if by caffeine
2
: containing caffeine
caffeinated coffee
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