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Definition of drunkenness

drunkenness

/ˈdrʌŋ.kən.nəs/
drun · ken · ness
Adverb:drunkenly
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Adjective:drunken
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• noun

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.

Example

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

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Word Nuance & Usage

Notice the double 'n' in the spelling of 'drunkenness', which results from adding the suffix '-ness' directly to the stem 'drunken'.

• Nearby Words

drunkard
drunken
drunkenly
drunkenness
drunkish
druthers
dry

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'druncennes', formed from the past participle 'druncen' (of 'drincan', to drink) and the noun suffix '-nes'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Drunkenness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/drunkenness
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