caffeinated

adjective

caf·​fein·​at·​ed ˈka-fə-ˌnā-təd  -fē-ə- 

1

: stimulated by or as if by caffeine

caffeinated workers

caffeinated rhythms of electronic music

—Marc Weingarten

2

: containing caffeine

caffeinated coffee

Examples of caffeinated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The formula is flexible, which is part of the appeal for anyone who wants a fast, caffeinated way to hit a daily protein target without preparing a full meal. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Being able to still go to music festivals and have experiences like this one, powered only by caffeinated soda and enthusiasm for the experience, has been a great joy, a site of deep feeling. — Literary Hub, 13 July 2026

The trend originated in Utah and was popularized by the Mormon community, who traditionally avoid caffeinated coffee and tea. — Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

The specialty-grade arabica coffee comes caffeinated or decaf. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1896, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for caffeinated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggravated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated

Kids Definition

caffeinated

adjective

caf·​fein·​at·​ed ˈkaf-ə-ˌnāt-əd 

1

: stimulated by or as if by caffeine

2

: containing caffeine

caffeinated coffee