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Synonyms & Similar Words
intoxication
inebriation
drunkenness
tipsiness
inebration
insobriety
sobriety loss
alcoholism
habitual drunkenness
sottishness
crapulence
bibulousness
ebriety
ebriosity
inebriety
potation
conviviality
carousal
revelry
bacchanalia
debauchery
dissipation
profligacy
intemperance
immoderation
excess
overindulgence
interperance
Meaning of Drunkenness
The state of being drunk
Definitions
- The state of being drunk, or having consumed excessive amounts of alcohol
- * A condition characterized by impaired physical and mental abilities due to excessive alcohol consumption
Etymology of Drunkenness
The word "drunkenness" has its roots in Old English "drincan" meaning "to drink" and the suffix "-ness" which forms a noun indicating a state or condition
Historically, the term has been used to describe the state of being intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol
Example Uses
- The effects of drunkenness can be severe and may lead to accidents or poor decision-making
- * After a night of heavy drinking, he woke up feeling the unpleasant effects of drunkenness
- * The campaign aimed to raise awareness about the dangers of drunkenness and promote responsible drinking habits
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
sobriety
abstinence
temperance
moderation
self-control
restraint
abstemiousness
teetotalism
frugality
prudence
caution
discretion
wisdom
sensibility
rationality
lucidity
clarity
composure
steadiness
stability