inebriate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪˈniːbrieɪt/
KK: /ɪˈnibrɪˌeɪt/
adjective
Definition
Feeling or showing the effects of alcohol; drunk.
Example
After a few drinks, he became quite inebriate and started to slur his words.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more inebriate
Superlative: most inebriate
Conversation
Did you see Mark at the party last night?
Yeah, he was completely inebriate and couldn't even stand straight.
I thought he seemed a bit off when he was talking to us.
For sure, he really needs to take it easy with the drinking.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
drunken
tipsy
intoxicated
Antonyms
sober
clearheaded
abstinent
noun
Definition
A person who is drunk or under the influence of alcohol.
Example
The party was full of inebriates, laughing and dancing without a care in the world.
Conversation
Did you see that guy at the party last night?
Yeah, he was quite the inebriate by the end of the night.
I couldn't believe how loud he got!
transitive verb
Definition
To make someone drunk or intoxicated, often by giving them alcohol.
Example
The party was so lively that it inebriated everyone who attended.
Tense Forms
Past: inebriated
Past Participle: inebriated
Conversation
Have you ever had a drink that really inebriates you quickly?
Yeah, I remember one time I had a cocktail that hit me hard right away.
It's wild how some drinks can just inebriate you without you even realizing it.
Root Explanation
Inebriate is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "ebrius" (meaning drunk). The word describes a state of being not sober or intoxicated.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'not sober' — 'in-' means not, and 'ebrius' means drunk. This helps you remember that inebriate refers to someone who is intoxicated.
Visually Confused Words
unebriate
ebriate
uninebriated
inverminate
interminate
ingerminate
inelaborate