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Meaning of soused
The primary meaning of the word "soused" refers to being drunk or intoxicated.
Etymology of soused
The word "soused" has its roots in the past participle of the verb "souse", which originated in the 14th century from the Old French word "sous", meaning under or below, and the suffix "-ed" indicating a past participle form.
Historically, the term "soused" was used to describe something that had been drenched or soaked in a liquid, and its usage later extended to describe a person who had been thoroughly intoxicated with alcohol.
Synonyms
drunk
intoxicated
inebriated
tipsy
besotted
inebrious
soused
drunken
boozy
alcoholic
addict
drunkard
dipsomaniac
habitual drunkard
problem drinker
excessive drinker
heavy drinker
hard drinker
binge drinker
wine-soaked
beer-soaked
liquor-soaked
plastered
smashed
hammered
blitzed
soaked
pickled
tanked
inebriate
debauched
dissipated
dissolute
profligate
immoderate
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "soused" as extremely drunk, or having been soaked or drenched, typically with a liquid such as water or alcohol.
- * Another definition provided by Oxford Languages is to be completely saturated or permeated, often used to describe something that has been thoroughly wetted or drenched.
Usage Examples
- After a night of heavy drinking, he woke up feeling soused and disoriented.
- * The hamburger patty was soused in a rich demiglace sauce.
- * She had been soused in champagne at the party and had to be driven home.