intoxicated
ɪnˈtɒksɪˌkeɪtɪd
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Definition of intoxicated - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
under influenceaffected by alcohol or drugs
  • He was clearly intoxicated at the party last night..
drunk inebriated
2.
emotionoverwhelmed by strong emotions or excitement
  • She felt intoxicated by the thrilling news.
ecstatic enraptured overwhelmed
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Expressions with intoxicated

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crime of operating a vehicle after drinking alcohol or using impairing drugs
He was arrested for driving while intoxicated after leaving the bar.
sending emails under the influence of alcohol or drugs
He regretted emailing while intoxicated the next morning.

Origin of intoxicated

Latin, in- (into) + toxicare (to poison)

Terms with intoxicated included in their meaning

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drunkadj.
alcohol
intoxicated with alcohol, losing control of functions
alcohol
person intoxicated by alcohol
intoxicated state
affected by excessive consumption of alcohol
alcohol
become intoxicated by drinking a specific alcoholic drink
drunkadj.
habitual
habitually intoxicated or frequently inebriated
heavy drinker
habitual drinker frequently intoxicated
litadj.
intoxicated
visibly under the influence of drugs or alcohol
loadedadj.
intoxicated
influenced by alcohol or drugs

Examples of intoxicated in a sentence

  • She felt intoxicated after the strong cocktail.
  • He was intoxicated by the beauty of the sunset.
  • The audience was intoxicated by the actor's performance.

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  1. French:intoxiqué, enivré, ...
  2. German:betrunken, begeistert, ...
  3. Italian:ubriaco, inebriato, ...
  4. Spanish:ebrio, embriagado, ...
  5. Portuguese:embriagado, extasiado, ...
  6. Chinese:中毒的, 情绪高涨的, ...
  7. Japanese:酔っ払った, 酔いしれた, ...
  8. Arabic:مَخْمُور, مُنْتَش, ...
  9. Hebrew:שָׁכוּר, מְשׁוּלְהָב, ...
  10. Russian:пьяный, опьяненный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сп'янілий, захоплений, ...
  12. Hindi:मदहोश, अभिभूत, ...
intoxicate
ɪnˈtɒksɪˌkeɪt

Definition of intoxicate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
impaired stateRarecause someone to lose control through alcoholic drink or drugsRare
  • The spiked punch at the party intoxicated many guests..
inebriate stupefy
2.
excitementRareexcite to enthusiasm or madnessRare
  • The thrilling news seemed to intoxicate the crowd.
elate thrill
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Origin of intoxicate

Latin, in (into) + toxicare (to poison)

Examples of intoxicate in a sentence

  • They were intoxicated by the potent mixture.
  • The charismatic leader managed to intoxicate his followers with promises.
  • The music's rhythm seemed to intoxicate everyone at the party.

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  1. French:enivrer, exalter, ...
  2. German:berauschen, begeistern, ...
  3. Italian:intossicare, entusiasmare, ...
  4. Spanish:emborrachar, embriagar, ...
  5. Portuguese:embriagar, exaltar, ...
  6. Chinese:使陶醉, 使狂热, ...
  7. Japanese:酔わせる, 熱狂させる, ...
  8. Arabic:أَسْكَرَ, أَثَارَ الحَمَاس, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְשַׁכֵּר, לְרַגֵּשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:опьянить, взбудоражить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:споювати, захоплювати, ...
  12. Hindi:नशे में करना, उत्तेजित करना, ...

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