SPACED-OUT Synonyms: 169 Similar and Opposite Words

spaced-out

adjective

ˌspāst-ˈau̇t

Definition of spaced-out

as in bizarre

different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion that was a seriously spaced-out movie about an alternate reality

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in dazed

or spaced suffering from mental confusion a spaced-out representative from customer service who knew less than we did

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in loaded

or spaced being under the influence of a recreational drug the mindless ramblings of a spaced-out, over-the-hill hippie

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of spaced-out The early machine-learning work at Duolingo tackled fairly simple problems, like how often to return to a particular vocabulary word or concept (which drew on educational research on spaced repetition). — IEEE Spectrum, 5 Feb. 2023 The Bradley features an aluminum hull with spaced composite armor. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 6 Jan. 2023 Antique Indian has table service for lunch and dinner, seating 72 in the dining room at spaced tables. — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Apr. 2022

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spaced-out

Adjective

The idea that these two would have a five-minute-or-less breakup conversation, then plop down on the couch and happily embark on an acid trip together, strains credulity a little, even for this bizarre, codependent friend group.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Twenty-eight million views on YouTube certified the bizarre piece as a fan favorite.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of bizarre

Adjective

During a search, officers discovered a loaded handgun in the employee's bag.

— Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
In practical terms, the study suggests a preference for agentic AI to simplify drudge work and logistics, such as narrowing choices or suggesting better options, rather than taking full control of emotionally loaded or high-complexity decisions.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of loaded

Adjective

Some are quieter this year, some are almost ridiculous, but all of them share a strange sense of purpose.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
His attempt to discover what he is supposed to be doing propels him through a succession of increasingly strange encounters, as his search for purpose becomes entangled with his desire for love, friendship and some kind of place in the world.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of strange

Adjective

The team believes that the approach could reduce wasted heat and also eliminate emissions associated with burning fossil fuels in cement kilns.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
When these work together, firms may reduce wasted spend, improve lead quality, and stabilize case flow.

— William Jones, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026

Definition of wasted

Adjective

The Salt River's first major dam, Roosevelt Dam, was completed in 1911 in an effort to tame erratic flows and wrangle its water for the nascent farming communities downstream.

— Alex Hager, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
The sibling drama, meanwhile, rather fades out of view amid these loftier goings-on; the film’s narrative begins to feel devised by the old parlor game Consequences, repeatedly wrenched in erratic new directions.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of erratic

Adjective

Also, if the switch from side by side to one-front/one-back happened instantaneously, your brain would get confused about how to interpret the images delivered from each eye, since the setup would be quite different from what you were used to.

— Abigail Witmer, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Critics of the move have been vocal, and many residents were left confused.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of confused

Browse Nearby Words

space-age

spaced-out

spacey

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Spaced-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spaced-out. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of spaced-out

adjective

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

matriculate

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

A List of Most Commonly Confused Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 4

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Games & Quizzes