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intoxicated

in·tox·i·cat·ed
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-tok-si-key-tid]
    • /ɪnˈtɒk sɪˌkeɪ tɪd/
    • /ɪnˈtɒk.sɪ.keɪ.tɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-tok-si-key-tid]
    • /ɪnˈtɒk sɪˌkeɪ tɪd/

Definitions of intoxicated word

  • adjective intoxicated Archaic. intoxicated. 1
  • verb with object intoxicated to affect temporarily with diminished physical and mental control by means of alcoholic liquor, a drug, or another substance, especially to excite or stupefy with liquor. 1
  • verb with object intoxicated to make enthusiastic; elate strongly, as by intoxicants; exhilarate: The prospect of success intoxicated him. 1
  • verb with object intoxicated Pathology. to poison. 1
  • verb without object intoxicated to cause or produce intoxication: having the power to intoxicate. 1
  • noun intoxicated Stupefied by alcohol, drunk. 1

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Origin of intoxicated

First appearance:

before 1550
One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1550-60; intoxicate + -ed2

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Parts of speech for Intoxicated

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

intoxicated popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

intoxicated usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for intoxicated

adj intoxicated

  • drunken — intoxicated; drunk.
  • tipsy — slightly intoxicated or drunk.
  • blind — Someone who is blind is unable to see because their eyes are damaged.
  • muddled — to mix up in a confused or bungling manner; jumble.
  • looped — having or consisting of loops; loopy.

adjective intoxicated

  • tiddly — slightly drunk; tipsy.
  • befuddled — confused, muddled, perplexed
  • woozy — stupidly confused; muddled: woozy from a blow on the head.
  • squiffy — slightly drunk
  • merry — full of cheerfulness or gaiety; joyous in disposition or spirit: a merry little man.

Antonyms for intoxicated

adj intoxicated

  • sober — not intoxicated or drunk.
  • straight — without a bend, angle, or curve; not curved; direct: a straight path.
  • sad — Systems Analysis Definition
  • unhappy — sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?
  • unperturbed — to disturb or disquiet greatly in mind; agitate.

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