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Meaning of drunken
The primary meaning of the word "drunken" is related to the state of being intoxicated or drunk.
Etymology of drunken
The word "drunken" originates from Old English "drincan," which means "to drink," and the suffix "-en" forming an adjective, with historical usage dating back to the 15th century to describe someone or something affected by alcohol consumption.
Synonyms
Definitions
- Having consumed too much alcohol, leading to a state of intoxication
- * Characteristic of or resulting from excessive drinking of alcohol
- * Behaving or feeling as if under the influence of alcohol
Usage Examples
- The drunken sailor stumbled out of the bar and into the street.
- * After a night of heavy drinking, she woke up feeling drunken and disoriented.
- * The drunken behavior of the partygoers led to a noise complaint from the neighbors.