intoxicated
Intoxicated (adjective) means Under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the point of impairment. Example: “He was arrested for driving while intoxicated.”
How to use intoxicated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDrunk or drugged, or, figuratively, overcome with excitement.
"Intoxicated" is the formal or legal term; "drunk" is the everyday word for the alcohol sense.
Word forms
more intoxicated comparative, most intoxicated superlative
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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.