intoxicated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪtɪd/
KK: /ɪnˈtɑksɪˌkeɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Having consumed too much alcohol or a chemical substance, leading to a state of being unable to think clearly or act normally.
Example
After the party, he felt intoxicated and had trouble walking straight.
Conversation
Did you see how intoxicated he got at the party last night?
Yeah, it was pretty wild!
I can't believe he was that intoxicated and still managed to dance.
Right? He was all over the place but still having a great time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
drunk
inebriated
stoned
Antonyms
sober
clearheaded
unaffected
verb
Definition
To be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, often resulting in a state of excitement or impairment.
Example
After a few drinks, he felt intoxicated and couldn't walk straight.
Tense Forms
Past: intoxicated
Past Participle: intoxicated
Conversation
Did you see how loud John was at the party last night?
Yeah, I think he got a bit too intoxicated too quickly.
I know, right? It was hard to have a conversation with him.
Root Explanation
Intoxicated → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "toxicum" (from Latin, meaning poison). The word "intoxicated" originally referred to being affected by poison, particularly in the context of alcohol, leading to a state of being unable to think clearly or act normally.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'not' in your right mind ('in-') because of 'poison' ('toxicum') — that's why intoxicated means being under the influence.
Visually Confused Words
unintoxicated
intricate