Synonyms of pickled

pickled

adjective

ˈpi-kəld 

as in drunk

being under the influence of alcohol

I must have been rather pickled when I agreed to your stupid scheme

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drunk
• fried
• drunken
• wet
• stewed
• impaired
• wasted
• blind
• gassed
• loaded
• potted
• canned
• soused
• bombed
• plastered
• crocked
• lit
• inebriated
• stoned
• smashed
• besotted
• looped
• juiced
• sozzled
• sloshed
• ripped
• intoxicated
• boozy
• inebriate
• tipsy
• hammered
• lit up
• stinking
• under the influence
• oiled
• squiffed
• sottish
• blotto
• blasted
• under the weather
• blitzed
• tanked
• three sheets in the wind
• wiped out
• cockeyed
• stiff
• tiddly
• alcoholic
• pie-eyed
• high
• tight
• in the bag
• in one's cups
• maudlin
• beery
• debauched
• strung out
• befuddled
• stupefied
• crapulous
• dissolute
• dopey
• dissipated
• rocky
• bleary-eyed
• dipsomaniacal
• bibulous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dry
• straight
• sober
• temperate
• cool
• steady
• abstinent
• abstemious
• level
• teetotal
• clearheaded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pickled

The pickled papaya salad on top lends the loveliest bit of sweet tang and a little crunch. — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2026

In this preparation, they’re topped with a crunchy and tangy chow chow, a vinegary Southern relish of pickled vegetables. — Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 2 Sep. 2026

Grilled croutons add toasty flavor and texture, while ripe tomatoes, crisp fresh corn, quick-pickled red onions and a bright basil vinaigrette bring everything together. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2026

Then there’s the Tokyo Dog, a 10-inch Nathan’s frank with Kewpie mayo, pickled ginger and bonito flakes. — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2026