drunken

drunk-en · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Drunk; affected by alcohol.

  2. 2.

    Caused by or involving intoxication.

  3. 3.

    (Attributive) Relating to or characteristic of someone who is drunk.

Phrases & expressions

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    drunken stupor — A state of deep intoxication
  • •
    drunken driving — Operating a vehicle while intoxicated
  • •
    drunken revelry — Wild celebration involving alcohol

Related words

Antonyms: sober
See also: drunk, intoxicated, sober
Synonyms: drunk, inebriated, intoxicated, tipsy

Etymology

From Old English druncen, past participle of drincan ("to drink"). Used as an adjective before nouns, while "drunk" is typically used after verbs.