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drunken Synonyms

Another word for drunken

Choosing another word for drunken depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 boozy argument spilled out onto the street."

Strong
boozy
rowdy
debauched
bacchanalian

• 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 intoxicated patrons any more ale."

Strongest
intoxicated
inebriated
drunk
Strong
tipsy
besotted
sottish

Opposites of drunken

The opposite of drunken shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sober
teetotal
abstinent
orderly
clear-headed
See all opposites of drunken

• Nearby Words

drumstick
drunk
drunkard
drunken
drunkenly
drunkenness
drunkish

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