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drunken

[ˈdrʌŋkən]

drunken Definition

  • 1affected by alcohol; intoxicated
  • 2relating to or caused by drinking alcohol

Using drunken: Examples

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

  • Example

    He was arrested for drunken driving.

  • Example

    She gave a drunken speech at the party.

  • Example

    The party turned into a drunken brawl.

  • Example

    The drunken revelers stumbled out of the bar.

drunken Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for drunken

Phrases with drunken

  • a state of being so drunk that one is unable to think or act clearly

    Example

    After drinking all night, he fell into a drunken stupor.

  • a fight that occurs between people who are drunk

    Example

    The party turned into a drunken brawl after midnight.

  • the crime of driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol

    Example

    He was arrested for drunken driving after failing a breathalyzer test.

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Summary: drunken in Brief

The term 'drunken' [ˈdrʌŋkən] refers to being affected by alcohol or relating to drinking. It can describe a person's state of intoxication, as in 'He was arrested for drunken driving,' or a situation, as in 'The party turned into a drunken brawl.' The phrase 'drunken stupor' describes a state of being so drunk that one is unable to think or act clearly.

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