Definitions
- Describing a state of being under the influence of alcohol. - Referring to behavior that is affected by alcohol, such as slurred speech or stumbling. - Talking about a person who has consumed too much alcohol and is visibly impaired.
- Describing a state of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. - Referring to behavior that is affected by drugs or alcohol, such as impaired judgment or loss of coordination. - Talking about a person who has consumed too much alcohol or drugs and is visibly impaired.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of being under the influence of a substance.
- 2Both words can refer to behavior that is affected by the substance.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a person who has consumed too much of the substance.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Drunken is more commonly used to describe alcohol consumption, while intoxicated can refer to both alcohol and drug use.
- 2Formality: Intoxicated is more formal than drunken.
- 3Connotation: Drunken has a negative connotation and is often associated with irresponsible behavior, while intoxicated is more neutral.
- 4Legal: Intoxicated is often used in legal contexts, such as charges of public intoxication or driving while intoxicated.
- 5Degree: Intoxicated can imply a higher degree of impairment than drunken.
Remember this!
Drunken and intoxicated are synonyms that describe a state of being under the influence of a substance, but they have some differences. Drunken is more commonly used to describe alcohol consumption and has a negative connotation, while intoxicated is more neutral and can refer to both alcohol and drug use. Intoxicated is also more formal and often used in legal contexts.
