caffeinated

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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

caffeinated

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past tense and past participle of caffeinate

Examples of caffeinated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Drinking up to five cups of caffeinated coffee a day, its authors wrote, has been linked to a lower risk of heart attack, diabetes, stroke and irregular heartbeat. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026

The Hibiscus Sol-Mate ($7) was a blend of (slightly caffeinated) yerba mate, hibiscus, rose, peppermint and lemongrass, with a fresh lemon slice and a hint of agave. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Once re-caffeinated, walk through pretty St Luke’s Square to Trg od Drva, or Wood Square. — Jonathan Wiggin, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2026

Drinking five cups of caffeinated coffee a day has recently made headlines for its potential health benefits. — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 2 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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