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drunken Antonyms

Opposite of drunken

Because the opposite of drunken shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Caused by, characterized by, or occurring during alcoholic intoxication.

Usage Example

"The neighbors called the police after a sober argument spilled out onto the street."

Strongest
sober
Strong
orderly

• adjective (Context 2)

Intoxicated with alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior; habitually given to excessive drinking.

Usage Example

"The tavern owner refused to serve the sober patrons any more ale."

Strongest
sober
Strong
abstinent
teetotal
clear-headed

Similar words to drunken

Words similar to drunken shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

inebriated
intoxicated
drunk
boozy
besotted
tipsy
debauched
rowdy
See all synonyms of drunken

• Nearby Words

drumstick
drunk
drunkard
drunken
drunkenly
drunkenness
drunkish

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Drunken. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/drunken
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