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Definition of intoxicated
1 : affected by alcohol or drugs especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished; especially : drunk
2 : emotionally excited, elated, or exhilarated (as by great joy or extreme pleasure) … the traveler who has become intoxicated by the vision of Serengeti's exotic animals … — Harold Hayes
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Examples of intoxicated in a Sentence
He appeared to be very intoxicated.
Driving while intoxicated is illegal.
Recent Examples of intoxicated from the Web
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He was also booked with first-offense driving while intoxicated ($1,000 bond) and careless operation ($250).
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One of Cory’s buddies, John, is extremely intoxicated and is hitting on me.
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The groom had managed to become intoxicated in the short time since the ceremony ended, and now tears were streaming down his bride's face.
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State investigators concluded Fernandez was at the wheel of his 32-foot SeaVee powerboat at the time, legally intoxicated and with cocaine in his system.
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In the minutes leading up to his fall down the stairs, Piazza can be seen lurching through the rooms of the frat house, appearing very intoxicated.
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The motorist, a 27-year-old man, appeared to be intoxicated and was passed out.
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Janacek, who was intoxicated, began to argue with the victim, prosecutors said.
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According to police reports, dispatchers at 6:45 p.m. received calls about a possibly intoxicated woman who got into a car and immediately drove into curbs while on Artaius Boulevard.
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First Known Use of intoxicated
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INTOXICATED Defined for English Language Learners
intoxicated
playDefinition of intoxicated for English Language Learners
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: affected by alcohol or drugs
Medical Dictionary
intoxicated
playMedical Definition of intoxicated
: affected by an intoxicant and especially by alcohol
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