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drunkenness Antonyms

Opposite of drunkenness

Pinning down the opposite of drunkenness requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state of being intoxicated with alcohol to the point of losing control over one's physical and mental faculties, or the habitual practice of excessive drinking.

Usage Example

"Public sobriety can result in a fine or a night in a holding cell under local municipal laws."

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sobriety
soberness
temperance
Strong
abstinence
teetotalism
moderation

Similar words to drunkenness

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

intoxication
inebriation
inebriety
insobriety
ebriety
tipsiness
besottedness
alcoholism
See all synonyms of drunkenness

• Nearby Words

drunkard
drunken
drunkenly
drunkenness
drunkish
druthers
dry

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