DRUNK (IN) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

drunk (in)

verb

variants or drank (in)

Definition of drunk (in)

past participle of drink (in)

as in welcomed

to receive or accept gladly or readily the studio audience for the infomercial seemed to drink in—a little too readily—every word of the host's spiel

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When a wealthy, royal woman is attacked by bandits, the two men save her and are welcomed to the castle as valiant knights.

— Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
After Pride Kel-So welcomed nearly 1,600 people to its festival last year, organizers had to apply for a special use permit this year because of the crowd size.

— Eric Valadez, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of welcomed

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But its vision of the city, a space that seems impossible to hold in your head but can be overcome and even embraced, feels incredibly emotionally accurate.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Moore’s parents have embraced the talk of what could be ahead.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of embraced

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Born in Los Angeles, Wong should have enjoyed all privileges of birthright citizenship.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
In New Preston, a short drive away, Smith Cafe’s offers excellent sandwiches and smoothies best enjoyed on benches in the sun.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

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