Drunken
adjective
Affected by alcohol to the extent of losing control over normal physical or mental functions.
He made a drunken attempt to put on his shoes
Often appears as...
- drunken behavior
- drunken driving
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Disapproving
adjective
Showing a careless or uncontrolled enjoyment, like one being drunk.
He was in a drunken sleep after the party
Often appears as...
- drunken stupor
- drunken merriment
adjective
Containing, soaked, or drenched in alcohol.
She made a drunken cake with rum
Often appears as...
- drunken shrimp
- drunken noodles
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Culinary
adjective
Affected by alcohol to the extent of losing control over normal physical or mental functions.
He made a drunken attempt to put on his shoes
Often appears as...
- drunken behavior
- drunken driving
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Showing a careless or uncontrolled enjoyment, like one being drunk.
He was in a drunken sleep after the party
Often appears as...
- drunken stupor
- drunken merriment
adjective
Containing, soaked, or drenched in alcohol.
She made a drunken cake with rum
Often appears as...
- drunken shrimp
- drunken noodles
Usage tips
Culinary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Impression
Using 'drunken' can imply a judgement of someone's behavior due to alcohol.
His drunken speech was embarrassing.
Pro Tip 2/3Partial Loss of Control
'Drunken' suggests a partial, not complete, loss of control or composure.
She had a drunken gait but still managed to walk.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Context
'Drunken driving' relates to illegal behavior and has serious legal implications.
He was arrested for drunken driving.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Impression
Using 'drunken' can imply a judgement of someone's behavior due to alcohol.
His drunken speech was embarrassing.
Pro Tip 2/3Partial Loss of Control
'Drunken' suggests a partial, not complete, loss of control or composure.
She had a drunken gait but still managed to walk.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Context
'Drunken driving' relates to illegal behavior and has serious legal implications.
He was arrested for drunken driving.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Impression
Using 'drunken' can imply a judgement of someone's behavior due to alcohol.
His drunken speech was embarrassing.
Pro Tip 2/3Partial Loss of Control
'Drunken' suggests a partial, not complete, loss of control or composure.
She had a drunken gait but still managed to walk.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Context
'Drunken driving' relates to illegal behavior and has serious legal implications.
He was arrested for drunken driving.
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Beware conflicts of...
But a couple of days later, we thought about it with my students, and we said, "What would have happened if this drunken guy was not in that condition? What would have happened if he was in the other group? Would we have thrown him out then?" We probably wouldn't have looked at the data at all, and if we did look at the data,
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History vs. Andrew...
Why, I've heard it said that he would fight at the drop of the hat and then drop the hat himself. I ask you, was such a man fit for the most distinguished office in the nation? Can we forget the debacle of his inauguration? Who ever heard of inviting a drunken mob into the White House?
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How deepfakes undermine...
and shake our sense that elections are legitimate. Imagine if the night before an initial public offering of a major global bank, there was a deepfake showing the bank's CEO drunkenly spouting conspiracy theories.
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How does alcohol make...
is responsible for drunkenness. Often simply referred to as alcohol, ethanol is the active ingredient in alcoholic beverages. Its simplicity helps it sneak across membranes and nestle into a many different nooks,
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How to deal with...
interesting people around he was a bohemian world she loved entertaining and there would be raucous parties on weeknights I would be in my bed trying to go to sleep and I would be woken up with drunken laughter
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Disabled Dog Needs Home...
life-threatening illness or if his condition is manageable good boy that's watch your walk he's like a drunken sailor first impression of Wiggles is is crazy it's cute and an ugly sort of way and he's
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Five Pirate Myths That...
number four pirate ships were rowdy boisterous vessels full of drunken rules when fresh water was a rare commodity and rum was the drink of choice things were bound to get a little wild
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Money Behind Bars PIPE...
Miller steals a car during a drunken binge is arrested and sentenced to four years for burglary now inside he's thrown himself into the life of a convict
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Unbalanced Bulldog PIPE...
what you walk he's like a drunken sailor first impression of Wiggles is is crazy it's cute and an ugly sort of way and he's just very endearing Wiggles
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Rarely Seen Sharks PIPE...
has a toxin in it that produces symptoms of drunkenness and humans who eat it amazing the things you can find when you go this deep in the ocean
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Beware conflicts of...
But a couple of days later, we thought about it with my students, and we said, "What would have happened if this drunken guy was not in that condition? What would have happened if he was in the other group? Would we have thrown him out then?" We probably wouldn't have looked at the data at all, and if we did look at the data,
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History vs. Andrew...
Why, I've heard it said that he would fight at the drop of the hat and then drop the hat himself. I ask you, was such a man fit for the most distinguished office in the nation? Can we forget the debacle of his inauguration? Who ever heard of inviting a drunken mob into the White House?
Video examples
How deepfakes undermine...
and shake our sense that elections are legitimate. Imagine if the night before an initial public offering of a major global bank, there was a deepfake showing the bank's CEO drunkenly spouting conspiracy theories.
Video examples
How does alcohol make...
is responsible for drunkenness. Often simply referred to as alcohol, ethanol is the active ingredient in alcoholic beverages. Its simplicity helps it sneak across membranes and nestle into a many different nooks,
Video examples
How to deal with...
interesting people around he was a bohemian world she loved entertaining and there would be raucous parties on weeknights I would be in my bed trying to go to sleep and I would be woken up with drunken laughter
Video examples
Disabled Dog Needs Home...
life-threatening illness or if his condition is manageable good boy that's watch your walk he's like a drunken sailor first impression of Wiggles is is crazy it's cute and an ugly sort of way and he's
Video examples
Five Pirate Myths That...
number four pirate ships were rowdy boisterous vessels full of drunken rules when fresh water was a rare commodity and rum was the drink of choice things were bound to get a little wild
Video examples
Money Behind Bars PIPE...
Miller steals a car during a drunken binge is arrested and sentenced to four years for burglary now inside he's thrown himself into the life of a convict
Video examples
Unbalanced Bulldog PIPE...
what you walk he's like a drunken sailor first impression of Wiggles is is crazy it's cute and an ugly sort of way and he's just very endearing Wiggles
Video examples
Rarely Seen Sharks PIPE...
has a toxin in it that produces symptoms of drunkenness and humans who eat it amazing the things you can find when you go this deep in the ocean
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Frederic William Farrar
Indian Theologian
For although Claudius had been accused of gambling and drunkenness, not only were no worse sins laid to his charge, but he had successfully established some claim to being considered a learned man.
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Robson Green
You wouldnt believe how much I got paid for Soldier Soldier after a TV exec drunkenly told me that they couldnt make it without me.
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Sammy Davis, Jr.
American Entertainer
To appear on the stage drunk, to have them leave there and remember me making drunken mistakes, that was death.
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Justin Roiland
American Actor
The first 'Interdimensional Cable' episode is amazing because it's filled with such absolute drunken nonsense.
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William James
American Philosopher
If merely 'feeling good' could decide, drunkenness would be the supremely valid human experience.
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Percy Bysshe Shelley
English Poet
I have drunken deep of joy, And I will taste no other wine tonight.
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Julie Bowen
American Actress
Children are like crazy, drunken small people in your house.
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Mike Mills
American Musician
There is a drunkenness to grief, which is good.
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Robert South
English Clergyman
Passion is the drunkenness of the mind.
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Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
Drunkenness is temporary suicide.
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Frederic William Farrar
Indian Theologian
For although Claudius had been accused of gambling and drunkenness, not only were no worse sins laid to his charge, but he had successfully established some claim to being considered a learned man.
Quote examples
Robson Green
You wouldnt believe how much I got paid for Soldier Soldier after a TV exec drunkenly told me that they couldnt make it without me.
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Sammy Davis, Jr.
American Entertainer
To appear on the stage drunk, to have them leave there and remember me making drunken mistakes, that was death.
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Justin Roiland
American Actor
The first 'Interdimensional Cable' episode is amazing because it's filled with such absolute drunken nonsense.
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William James
American Philosopher
If merely 'feeling good' could decide, drunkenness would be the supremely valid human experience.
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Percy Bysshe Shelley
English Poet
I have drunken deep of joy, And I will taste no other wine tonight.
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Julie Bowen
American Actress
Children are like crazy, drunken small people in your house.
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Mike Mills
American Musician
There is a drunkenness to grief, which is good.
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Robert South
English Clergyman
Passion is the drunkenness of the mind.
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Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
Drunkenness is temporary suicide.
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