What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sauced
Example
After a few drinks, he was feeling sauced. [sauced: adjective]
Example
She sauced up at the party and had a great time. [sauced: verb]
intoxicated
Example
He was arrested for driving while intoxicated. [intoxicated: adjective]
Example
She became intoxicated after drinking too much at the bar. [intoxicated: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Intoxicated is more commonly used than sauced in formal and legal contexts. However, sauced may be more common in casual conversations or social settings.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between sauced and intoxicated?
Intoxicated is more formal and serious than sauced, which is more casual and lighthearted in tone.
