intoxicated

adjective

in·​tox·​i·​cat·​ed in-ˈtäk-sə-ˌkā-təd 

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

intoxicatedly

in-ˈtäk-sə-ˌkā-təd-lē 

adverb

Synonyms of intoxicated

• drunk
• drunken
• impaired
• fried

Examples of intoxicated in a Sentence

He appeared to be very intoxicated.

Driving while intoxicated is illegal.

Recent Examples on the Web

Investigators say Rico-Ceballos offered to assist an intoxicated woman in getting home. —Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026

Police say an intoxicated man stabbed a DeKalb County officer during a confrontation at a gas station early Friday morning. —Dan Raby, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026

Bonilla was arrested and faces a misdemeanor driving while intoxicated charge. —Timia Cobb, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026

Impaired, intoxicated or underage guests will be promptly and safely addressed. —Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for intoxicated

• abbreviated
• accelerated
• accentuated
• accommodated
• acculturated
• accumulated
• acidulated
• adjudicated
• administrated
• adulterated
• affiliated
• agglomerated

Medical Definition

intoxicated

adjective

in·​tox·​i·​cat·​ed -sə-ˌkāt-əd 

: affected by an intoxicant and especially by alcohol