Synonyms for

Caffeine

Verb / kæˈfi:n / Another word for caffeine — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a stimulant drug that is found in coffee, tea, and some sodas and medicines

Synonyms & similar words

caffein stimulant upper coffee tea soda cola pop medicine tonic pick-me-up jolt boost charge kick lift stimulation invigoration

Synonyms by register

Formal

stimulant psychoactive drug central nervous system stimulant

Informal

jolt buzz pick-me-up go-go juice

Literary

elixir of wakefulness spirit of alertness

Antonyms

sedative depressant tranquilizer calmative somnifacient hypnotic

Common collocations

  • high caffeine content
  • moderate caffeine intake
  • caffeine dependence
  • caffeine withdrawal
  • caffeine sensitivity
  • caffeine-free
  • pure caffeine

Word family

noun caffeine
adjective caffeinated

Usage note

Caffeine is a stimulant. While it has no direct antonyms in common usage, substances with opposite effects like sedatives are sometimes considered conceptual antonyms. It is primarily used as a noun.

Example sentences

  1. I can't start my day without my morning cup of caffeine.
  2. Caffeine can help you stay awake and alert.
  3. Too much caffeine can make you feel jittery.
  4. I prefer tea over coffee because it has less caffeine.
  5. Some people are sensitive to caffeine and can't drink it at all.

Quotes

  • Coffee is a beverage that puts one to sleep when not drank. - Alphonse Allais
  • I am a coffee fanatic. Once you go to proper coffee, you can't go back. You cannot go back. - Hugh Laurie
  • Way too much coffee. But if it weren't for the coffee, I'd have no identifiable personality whatsoever. - David Letterman

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