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intoxicated

/ɪnˈtɑːk.sɪ.keɪ.tɪd/
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• adjective

1

Having diminished physical and mental control due to the effects of alcohol or drugs; drunk or inebriated.

Example

"The driver was found to be legally intoxicated at the time of the traffic stop."

2

Emotionally exhilarated, thrilled, or overwhelmed to the point of losing rational judgment, as by success, power, or love.

Example

"The young artist felt completely intoxicated by the sudden praise and attention from critics."

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• Nearby Words

intone
intoxicant
intoxicate
intoxicated
intoxicating
intoxicatingly
intoxication

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Medieval Latin past participle intoxicatus ('poisoned'), formed from the prefix in- ('into') and toxicum ('poison'), which ultimately traces back to the Ancient Greek toxikon pharmakon ('poison for arrows').

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