Synonyms for

Drunken

Verb / ˈdrʌŋkʌn / Another word for drunken — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Drunk or intoxicated by alcohol.

Synonyms & similar words

bibulous boozy sottish intoxicated inebriated tipsy wasted hammered blotto plastered sloshed smashed stewed tight buzzed pickled loaded juiced pie-eyed blitzed

Synonyms by register

Formal

inebriated intoxicated besotted

Informal

wasted plastered hammered sloshed blotto

Literary

tipsy ale-witted bacchanalian

Antonyms

sober straight clear-headed temperate abstinent dry

Common collocations

  • drunken stupor
  • drunken driving
  • drunken sailor
  • drunken state
  • drunken brawl
  • drunken revelry
  • drunken lout

Word family

noun drunkenness
adverb drunkenly

Usage note

While 'drunken' is an adjective, its noun form 'drunkenness' refers to the state of being drunk. It's generally considered informal and can carry negative connotations.

Example sentences

  1. He was so drunken that he couldn't walk straight.
  2. The drunken man was shouting on the street.
  3. She regretted the drunken mistake she made last night.
  4. The party became wild and drunken after midnight.
  5. The bartender refused to serve the drunken customer.

Quotes

  • I have been a drunken liar all my life.
  • Drunkenness is nothing but voluntary madness.
  • The drunkenness shall pass, but the headache will remain.

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