inebriant
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪˈniːbriənt/
KK: /ɪˈniːbriənt/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that causes a person to become drunk or intoxicated.
Example
The inebriant effects of the drink were felt after just a few sips.
Conversation
Have you tried that new cocktail place downtown?
Not yet, but I heard their drinks are quite inebriant.
Yeah, I think it could be a fun night out.
Definitely! Just make sure to drink responsibly.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
intoxicating
alcoholic
stupifying
Antonyms
sober
clearheaded
unintoxicating
noun
Definition
A substance that causes intoxication or drunkenness.
Example
The party served various inebriants, including wine and cocktails.
Conversation
Have you ever tried a drink that was a really strong inebriant?
Yeah, I had one at that new bar downtown. It was pretty intense!
I think I prefer lighter drinks that don’t feel so much like an inebriant.
Root Explanation
Inebriant is formed from "inebriari" (meaning to make drunk) and the suffix "-ant" (indicating an agent or something that performs an action). The word refers to something that causes intoxication or drunkenness.
Memory Tip
Think of something that 'makes you drunk' — 'inebriari' means to make drunk, and '-ant' indicates it is an agent that causes this effect.
Visually Confused Words
inerrant
interminant