adjective
intoxicated
ihn-TOK-sih-kay-tihd
adjective
1
Under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the point of impairment.
"He was arrested for driving while intoxicated."
2
Overwhelmed with excitement or a strong feeling, as if drunk on it.
"She felt intoxicated by the applause after her first performance."
How to Use Intoxicated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDrunk or drugged, or, figuratively, overcome with excitement.
When to use it
"Intoxicated" is the formal or legal term; "drunk" is the everyday word for the alcohol sense.
Common pairings
driving while intoxicated
intoxicated by success
Word Forms
more intoxicated comparative, most intoxicated superlative
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