What is the comparative form of “drunker”?
The comparative form of “drunker” is “drunker”.Example
He was drunker than I had ever seen him before.
Example
She became drunker as the night went on.
What is the superlative form of “drunker”?
The superlative form of “drunker” is “drunkest”.Example
Out of all the guests, he was the drunkest at the party.
Example
She became the drunkest she had ever been that night.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are used with "drunk" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more drunk" and "the most drunk" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of intoxication.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Drunk" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.
Expressions with similar meanings to “drunker”
Used to describe someone who is more under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Example
He was more intoxicated than anyone else at the party.
Used to indicate that someone is more drunk or intoxicated.
Example
She became more inebriated with each drink she had.
Expressions with similar meanings to “drunkest”
Used to describe someone who is the most under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Example
He was the most intoxicated person at the bar.
Used to indicate that someone is the most drunk or intoxicated.
Example
She became the most inebriated she had ever been.
Using than with comparative “drunker”
When using the comparative form "more drunk" to compare two people, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "He was drunker than I had ever seen him before." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of intoxication in "him" is higher than the level of intoxication in "I had ever seen him before."
How can I use this expression in context?
“drunker” and “drunkest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Parties
He was the drunkest person at the party.
He was the drunkest person at the party.
- 2Bars
She became more drunk as the night went on.
She became more drunk as the night went on.
- 3Social gatherings
He was more intoxicated than anyone else in the room.
He was more intoxicated than anyone else in the room.
- 4Alcohol consumption
She became the most inebriated she had ever been.
She became the most inebriated she had ever been.
Related idioms and phrases
Three sheets to the wind
To be very drunk or intoxicated.
Example
After drinking all night, he was three sheets to the wind.
Under the influence
To be affected by alcohol or drugs.
Example
She was arrested for driving under the influence.
