noun
drunkenness
DRUHNG-kuhn-nuhs
noun
1
The state of being drunk, or a habitual pattern of drinking too much.
"Public drunkenness can lead to a fine in many cities."
"His drunkenness became a serious problem for the whole family."
How to Use Drunkenness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe condition of having drunk too much alcohol, or a tendency to do so regularly.
Common pairings
public drunkenness
chronic drunkenness
Word Forms
drunkennesses plural
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Etymology
From drunken + the noun-forming suffix -ness.