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Drunkenness

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

Definition

Drunkenness means the state of being drunk or intoxicated by alcohol.

Synonyms & similar words

boozing soberness intoxication insobriety inebriety alcoholaddiction inebriation drinking drink tipsiness alcoholism crapulence intoxication inebriation inebriety intemperance inebriousness tipsiness inebriatedness alcoholism inebriate inebriator inebriant intox booze sottishness intoxicacy inebriateness alcoholic inebrious inebriating inebriative

Example sentences

  1. His drunkenness made him stumble and slur his words.
  2. She was arrested for public drunkenness.
  3. The dangers of drunkenness include impaired judgment and coordination.
  4. Drunkenness can lead to serious health problems.
  5. They celebrated with drunkenness and revelry.

Quotes

  • In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is strength, in water there is bacteria.
  • Drunkenness is nothing but voluntary madness.
  • When the wine goes in, strange things come out.

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