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intoxicated

Meanings
  • adjective

    1. Under the influence of alcohol or drugs, often to the point of losing control or being unable to think or act normally.

    - "After the party, many guests were intoxicated."
    - "The driver was too intoxicated to operate the vehicle safely."
  • adjective

    2. (figuratively) Having an excessive amount of something, such as power or enthusiasm.

    - "The team was intoxicated with success after winning the championship."
    - "The politician was intoxicated with power and corruption."
Pronunciation




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Synonyms

inebriate , to drunken
Rhymes
Words rhyming with intoxicated
introspective , extensive , perspective , reclusive
Variants
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intoxicated , intoxicatedly , intoxicate , intoxicates , intoxicating
Forms
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intoxicates, intoxicator, intoxicatedly

Etymology
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From the Latin intus, in, and ex, out, meaning 'within and without'. Originally referred to a state of being 'within' the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Trivia
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  1. Intoxication is not limited to alcohol and drugs; it can also refer to being intoxicated with love or passion.

  2. The term 'intoxicated' was first used in English in the 15th century.

  3. In some cultures, getting drunk is considered a sign of hospitality and friendship.

Related Concepts
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  1. Alcoholism: A chronic disease characterized by the consumption of alcohol at levels that interfere with physical health, mental health, and social functioning.

  2. Drug addiction: A state of dependence on drugs where an individual experiences withdrawal symptoms when not using the drug, and continues using the drug despite negative consequences.

Culture
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Intoxication has been a common theme in literature, art, and music throughout history. In literature, intoxication is often used as a metaphor for passion or obsession. In art, depictions of drunkenness and revelry have been popular since ancient times. In music, there are many songs about being intoxicated or the effects of alcohol or drugs.

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