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Definition of inebriated

inebriated

/ɪˈniːbrieɪtɪd/
in · e · bri · at · ed
Past Simple:inebriated
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Past Participle:inebriated
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Present Participle:inebriating
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inebriated Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Drunk or intoxicated from consuming alcoholic beverages.

Example

"The bartender politely refused to serve the visibly inebriated patron another drink."

2

Exhilarated, elated, or mentallycarried away by strong emotion or success.

Example

"Inebriated by their sudden electoral victory, the campaign staff celebrated late into the night."

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• verb

1

To make someone drunk or intoxicated with alcohol (past tense and past participle of inebriate).

Example

"The potent homemade wine quickly inebriated the unsuspecting dinner guests."

2

To exhilarate, elate, or infuse with overwhelming excitement (past tense and past participle of inebriate).

Example

"The roar of the crowd inebriated the young performer during her debut concert."

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• Nearby Words

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indweller
inebriate
inebriated
inebriation
inedible
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin verb 'inebriare' (to make drunk), formed from the prefix 'in-' (into) and 'ebrius' (drunk or intoxicated).

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