adjective
Uncommon
intoxicated
ihn-TOK-sih-kay-tihd
Intoxicated (adjective) means Under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the point of impairment. Example: “He was arrested for driving while intoxicated.”
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.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
driving while intoxicated
intoxicated by success
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more intoxicated
- Superlative
- most intoxicated
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What does “intoxicated” mean?
The word “intoxicated” means under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the point of impairment. In plain terms, drunk or drugged, or, figuratively, overcome with excitement.
How do you pronounce “intoxicated”?
“Intoxicated” is pronounced ihn-TOK-sih-kay-tihd (/ɪnˈtɑksɪkeɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “intoxicated” in a sentence?
Here is “intoxicated” used in a sentence: “He was arrested for driving while intoxicated.”
What part of speech is “intoxicated”?
“Intoxicated” is an adjective.
Is “intoxicated” a common word?
“Intoxicated” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “intoxicated” have?
“Intoxicated” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the point of impairment.
