The Opposite(Antonym) of “sobriety”
The antonyms of sobriety are drunkenness, intoxication, and levity. These words have different meanings and can be used in various contexts.
Explore all Antonyms of “sobriety”
Definitions and Examples of drunkenness, intoxication, levity
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The state of being drunk or intoxicated with alcohol.
Example
He was arrested for public disturbance due to his drunkenness.
The state of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Example
She was rushed to the hospital due to intoxication from taking too many pills.
Lack of seriousness or lightness of manner, especially when inappropriate.
Example
His levity during the funeral offended some of the mourners.
Key Differences: drunkenness vs intoxication vs levity
- 1Drunkenness and intoxication both refer to the state of being under the influence of substances, but drunkenness specifically refers to alcohol while intoxication can refer to any substance.
- 2Levity is a complementary antonym that refers to a lack of seriousness or inappropriate lightness of manner.
Effective Usage of drunkenness, intoxication, levity
- 1Social Settings: Use drunkenness and intoxication to describe someone who has had too much to drink or is under the influence of drugs.
- 2Formal Settings: Use sobriety to describe a serious and focused mindset.
- 3Creative Writing: Use levity to create humorous or lighthearted characters or situations.
Remember this!
The antonyms of sobriety have distinct meanings. Drunkenness and intoxication refer to being under the influence of substances, while levity refers to a lack of seriousness. Use these words in social or formal settings to describe someone's state of mind, or in creative writing to create humor or lightheartedness.
