What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
liquored
Example
He was liquored up and couldn't walk straight. [liquored: adjective]
Example
She liquored her coffee with a shot of whiskey. [liquored: verb]
intoxicated
Example
He was arrested for driving while intoxicated. [intoxicated: adjective]
Example
She became intoxicated after drinking too much at the party. [intoxicated: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Intoxicated is more commonly used than liquored in everyday language, especially in legal or medical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between liquored and intoxicated?
Intoxicated is more formal and commonly used in legal or medical contexts, while liquored is more informal and colloquial.
