intoxicated

adjective
UK: /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪtɪd/
US: /ɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪtɪd/

  1. Affected by alcohol or drugs to the point of losing control of physical and mental faculties.

    1. He was intoxicated after drinking too much beer.
    2. She became intoxicated at the party and started dancing on the table.

  2. Excited or elated to the point of being unable to think clearly or reasonably.

    1. They were intoxicated by the team's victory.
    2. The investors were intoxicated by the potential profits and ignored the risks.

Synonyms

elated inebriated excited tipsy drunk
intoxicated transitive-verb

  1. To make someone drunk or affected by a drug.

    1. The wine intoxicated him quickly.
    2. The fumes from the chemicals intoxicated the workers, causing dizziness.

  2. To excite or elate someone.

    1. The music intoxicated the audience.
    2. The beauty of the landscape intoxicated her senses, leaving her speechless.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "intoxicated" in English means: Affected by alcohol or drugs to the point of losing control of physical and mental faculties., Excited or elated to the point of being unable to think clearly or reasonably..

The phonetic transcription of "intoxicated" is /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪtɪd/ in British English and /ɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪtɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "intoxicated": elated, inebriated, excited, tipsy, drunk.

Example usage of "intoxicated": "He was intoxicated after drinking too much beer.". More examples on the page.