drunk

[drʌŋk]

drunk Definition

affected by alcohol to the extent of losing control of one's faculties or behavior.

Using drunk: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "drunk" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was so drunk that he couldn't stand up.

• Example

  She got drunk at the party and made a fool of herself.

• Example

  The driver was arrested for drunk driving.

• Example

  I don't like being around drunk people.

drunk Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for drunk

• intoxicated
• inebriated
• tipsy
• wasted
• under the influence

Antonyms for drunk

• abstemious
• sober

Phrases with drunk

• get someone drunk

  to give someone enough alcohol to make them drunk

  Example

  He tried to get her drunk so he could take advantage of her.

• drunk as a skunk

  completely drunk

  Example

  He came home from the party drunk as a skunk.

• drunk tank

  a jail cell for people who have been arrested for being drunk in public

  Example

  He spent the night in the drunk tank after getting into a fight at the bar.

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Summary: drunk in Brief

The term 'drunk' [drʌŋk] describes a state of being affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior. It is often used to describe someone who has had too much to drink, as in 'She got drunk at the party and made a fool of herself.' Synonyms include 'intoxicated,' 'inebriated,' and 'tipsy,' while antonyms include 'sober' and 'abstemious.' Phrases like 'get someone drunk' and 'drunk as a skunk' are also common.