adjective
inebriated
ih-NEE-bree-ay-tihd
Inebriated (adjective) means Drunk; affected by alcohol to the point of impaired behavior. Example: “The inebriated guest could barely stand by the end of the party.”
adjective
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Drunk; affected by alcohol to the point of impaired behavior.
"The inebriated guest could barely stand by the end of the party."
How to use inebriated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA more formal or clinical way to say drunk.
When to use it
More formal than "drunk" — common in legal, medical, or news contexts.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more inebriated
- Superlative
- most inebriated
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Etymology
From Latin inebriatus, past participle of inebriare ("to intoxicate"), from in- plus ebrius ("drunk").
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What does “inebriated” mean?
The word “inebriated” means drunk; affected by alcohol to the point of impaired behavior. In plain terms, a more formal or clinical way to say drunk.
How do you pronounce “inebriated”?
“Inebriated” is pronounced ih-NEE-bree-ay-tihd (/ɪˈniː.bɹi.eɪ.tɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “inebriated” in a sentence?
Here is “inebriated” used in a sentence: “The inebriated guest could barely stand by the end of the party.”
What part of speech is “inebriated”?
“Inebriated” is an adjective.
Where does the word “inebriated” come from?
The word “inebriated” comes from Latin. From Latin inebriatus, past participle of inebriare ("to intoxicate"), from in- plus ebrius ("drunk").
