intoxicated (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪtɪd/
Definition
Physically or mentally impaired by the presence of alcohol or drugs in the body.
Examples
The driver was arrested for being heavily intoxicated.
She felt dizzy and disoriented, clearly intoxicated by something she had eaten.
Even a small amount of alcohol can make some people feel intoxicated.
How to Use intoxicated
- intoxicated by (prepositional phrase)
- Affected or overwhelmed by something (often figurative). — "The young artist was intoxicated by the vibrant colors of the city."
- intoxicated with (prepositional phrase)
- Affected or overwhelmed by something (often figurative). — "He was intoxicated with the success of his first novel."
Synonyms of intoxicated
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Antonyms of intoxicated
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