inebriated Definition
drunk; intoxicated.
Using inebriated: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inebriated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He was so inebriated that he couldn't stand up straight.
Example
The driver was arrested for driving while inebriated.
Example
She became inebriated after drinking too much wine at the party.
inebriated Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for inebriated
- intoxicated
- drunk
- tipsy
- under the influence
- blotto
Antonyms for inebriated
- abstemious
- sober
Phrases with inebriated
to become drunk or intoxicated
Example
He tends to get inebriated quickly, so he avoids drinking too much.
a condition of being drunk or intoxicated
Example
He was found in an inebriated state on the side of the road.
actions or conduct that are influenced by alcohol or drugs
Example
His inebriated behavior at the party embarrassed his friends.
Origins of inebriated
from Latin 'inebriatus', past participle of 'inebriare', meaning 'to make drunk'
Summary: inebriated in Brief
'Inebriated' [ɪˈnɛbrɪeɪtɪd] means being drunk or intoxicated. It is often used to describe someone who has consumed too much alcohol. Examples include 'He was so inebriated that he couldn't stand up straight.' and 'The driver was arrested for driving while inebriated.' Synonyms include 'intoxicated,' 'drunk,' and 'tipsy.'
