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

In that incident, prosecutors allege a Woodland man ran a stop sign while intoxicated and slammed into an SUV, killing 71-year-old Estela Hernandez Vargas and seriously injuring her husband and son. —Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025

Over the years, California Highway Patrol officers have told Honk their priority is saving lives — so intoxicated and distracted drivers, speeders and those not wearing seat belts get top billing. —Jim Radcliffe, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025

Police said the man could face charges that include homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and third-offense operating while intoxicated, as well as fatal hit-and-run and resisting arrest. —Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025

Impaired, intoxicated or underage guests will be promptly and safely addressed. —Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025

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