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Meaning of inebriate
The primary meaning of the word "inebriate" is to make someone drunk or intoxicated.
Etymology of inebriate
The word "inebriate" originates from the Latin words "in-" (meaning "in" or "on") and "ebriare" (meaning "to make drunk"), which is derived from "ebrius" (meaning "drunk")
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the state of being drunk or intoxicated
Synonyms
intoxicated
drunk
inebriated
tipsy
boozy
besotted
drunken
soused
maudlin
exhilarated
elated
euphoric
ecstatic
merry
jovial
jolly
cheerful
convivial
festive
carefree
lighthearted
dissipated
debauched
dissolute
profligate
wanton
abandoned
reckless
impulsive
wild
uninhibited
uncontrolled
frenzied
frenetic
Definitions
- To make someone drunk or intoxicated
- * To exhilarate or stupefy someone with a substance, especially alcohol
- * To make someone feel slightly drunk or disoriented
Usage Examples
- The partygoers were inebriated after consuming large amounts of alcohol
- * The doctor warned that the patient's medication could inebriate her and impair her judgment
- * The festive atmosphere and free-flowing drinks inebriated the crowd, leading to a lively and chaotic celebration