noun
drunkenness
DRUHNG-kuhn-nuhs
Drunkenness (noun) means the state of being drunk, or a habitual pattern of drinking too much. Example: “Public drunkenness can lead to a fine in many cities.”
noun
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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
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Word forms
- Plural
- drunkennesses
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Etymology
From drunken + the noun-forming suffix -ness.
Synonyms
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drink
drinking
alcoholism
intoxication
boozing
inebriety
tipsiness
insobriety
crapulence
inebriation
alcohol addiction
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Rhymes for drunkenness
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What does “drunkenness” mean?
The word “drunkenness” means the state of being drunk, or a habitual pattern of drinking too much. In plain terms, the condition of having drunk too much alcohol, or a tendency to do so regularly.
How do you pronounce “drunkenness”?
“Drunkenness” is pronounced DRUHNG-kuhn-nuhs (/ˈdɹʌŋkən.nəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “drunkenness” in a sentence?
Here is “drunkenness” used in a sentence: “Public drunkenness can lead to a fine in many cities.”
What is the opposite of “drunkenness”?
The opposite of “drunkenness” — its antonyms — are soberness, abstemiousness, abstention, abstentiousness and sobriety.
What part of speech is “drunkenness”?
“Drunkenness” is a noun.
