adv

drunkenly

Drunkenly (adv) means In a way that shows the effects of being drunk. Example: “He drunkenly tried to explain why he was three hours late.”

adv

In a way that shows the effects of being drunk.

"He drunkenly tried to explain why he was three hours late."

"She drunkenly swayed toward the taxi rank."

How to use drunkenly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something in a clumsy, slurred, or unsteady manner caused by alcohol.

Word forms

more drunkenly comparative, most drunkenly superlative

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Etymology

From drunken + the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

Rhymes for drunkenly

evenly openly keenly suddenly heavenly mistakenly

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Frequently asked questions

What does “drunkenly” mean?

The word “drunkenly” means in a way that shows the effects of being drunk. In plain terms, doing something in a clumsy, slurred, or unsteady manner caused by alcohol.

How do you use “drunkenly” in a sentence?

Here is “drunkenly” used in a sentence: “He drunkenly tried to explain why he was three hours late.”

What part of speech is “drunkenly”?

“Drunkenly” is an adverb.

What is the meaning of drunkenly?

"drunkenly" (adv) means in a way that shows the effects of being drunk.