Definitions
- Describing a state of being under the influence of alcohol. - Referring to someone who has consumed too much alcohol and is visibly impaired. - Talking about an event or situation where excessive drinking has occurred.
- Describing a state of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. - Referring to someone who is visibly impaired due to the consumption of drugs or alcohol. - Talking about a situation where someone has consumed a substance that has affected their behavior or judgment.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of being under the influence of a substance.
- 2Both words can be used to describe someone who is visibly impaired.
- 3Both words can be used as adjectives to describe a person's state.
- 4Both words can be used in legal contexts, such as DUI charges.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Drunk is more commonly used in everyday language, while intoxicated is more formal and often used in legal or medical contexts.
- 2Connotation: Drunk can have a negative connotation and is often associated with reckless behavior, while intoxicated is more neutral and clinical.
- 3Scope: Drunk specifically refers to the influence of alcohol, while intoxicated can refer to the influence of any substance.
- 4Intensity: Drunk can imply a higher level of impairment than intoxicated, which can be used to describe a milder state of influence.
Remember this!
Drunk and intoxicated are synonyms that describe a state of being under the influence of a substance. However, drunk is more commonly used and specifically refers to the influence of alcohol, while intoxicated is more formal and can refer to the influence of any substance. Additionally, drunk can have a negative connotation and imply a higher level of impairment than intoxicated.
