spaced-out

[ speyst-out ]

adjective

, Informal.

1. dazed or stupefied because of the influence of narcotic drugs:

   The spaced-out main characters are the primary feature of a stoner comedy.

2. dreamily or eerily out of touch with reality or seemingly so; spacey:

   He was rushed to the hospital with signs of a concussion, including spaced-out and confused behavior.

spaced out

adjective

1. slang.
   intoxicated through or as if through taking a drug Often shortened tospaced

Word History and Origins

Origin of spaced-out¹

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70; on the pattern of phrasal verbs with out marking completed action, such as tired out; space apparently by association with “outer space” as, metaphorically, a place outside normal consciousness

Example Sentences

And you sense, from Thiên’s spaced-out expression and general disinterest in the discourse, that he’s grown tired of that cacophony, which has effectively numbed him to reality.

From Los Angeles Times

The tour is in support of the band's seventh album, The Car, which builds on the lounge-y, spaced-out orchestral vibes of their previous record, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino.

From BBC

The entire evening was a giant, justifiable embrace between the lovably spaced-out star and a crowd that always had his back.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s only two minutes long, but “Amber,” from the second half of the project, runs like a spaced-out symphony.

From New York Times

New songs such as “Like Exploding Stones” and “Hey Like a Child” offer a spaced-out sound behind Vile’s deadpan vocals, often said as much as sung.

From Seattle Times