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drunkenness Synonyms

Another word for drunkenness

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

Strongest
intoxication
inebriation
inebriety
insobriety
Strong
ebriety
tipsiness
besottedness
alcoholism
Weak
dipsomania

Opposites of drunkenness

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

sobriety
soberness
temperance
abstinence
teetotalism
moderation
See all opposites of drunkenness

• Nearby Words

drunkard
drunken
drunkenly
drunkenness
drunkish
druthers
dry

Cite this Entry

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