spaced out adjective3 •Positioned at regular intervals with a specified space between them. •(informal) In a confused or oblivious mental state, especially as a result of drug-taking. •(informal) Confused, stupefied, or disoriented through the action of a narcotic drug (or as if so intoxicated).In my opinion, the drugged-out, spaced-out look on their faces is obviously because of the drugs they're taking. — 2006 formsmore spaced out · more spaced-out · most spaced out · most spaced-out