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intoxicated Synonyms

Another word for intoxicated

Choosing another word for intoxicated depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
drunk
inebriated
under the influence
Strong
drunken
tipsy
besotted
stoned

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
exhilarated
euphoric
Strong
enraptured
elated
thrilled
infatuated
intoxicate

Opposites of intoxicated

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

sober
clear-headed
disenchanted
indifferent
unmoved
apathetic
abstinent
teetotal
See all opposites of intoxicated

• Nearby Words

intone
intoxicant
intoxicate
intoxicated
intoxicating
intoxicatingly
intoxication

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