Inebriated

usgb/ɪˈniːbrieɪtɪd/
adjective

Being drunk or heavily under the influence of alcohol.

He became quite inebriated at the party, he could barely stand.
Visual representation of "inebriated" - Being drunk or heavily under the influence of alcohol

Often appears as...

  • inebriated state
  • become inebriated

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Formal

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Slang Usage

The word 'inebriated' can be used in informal contexts in place of 'drunk'.

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After three drinks, she was feeling pleasantly inebriated.
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Impairment Implied

'Inebriated' suggests a loss of control or impairment, often due to alcohol.

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The inebriated man stumbled over the curb.
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Connotation of Excess

Indicates excessiveness; more than just tipsy or slightly drunk.

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His inebriated antics were the talk of the office the next day.
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