drunk
Translation
drunk, intoxicated
Examples
He was too drunk to drive home.
He was too drunk to drive home.
She was drunk with power.
She was drunk with power.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) drunk to be intoxicated with alcohol He was drunk last night.
((to be)) drunk ((with sth.)) to be overwhelmed by a strong emotion She was drunk with success.
Similar Words
Synonyms: intoxicated, inebriated; Antonyms: sober
Etymology
From the past participle of the verb 'to drink'. It describes the state of having drunk alcohol.
Memory Tips
Someone who has 'drunk' too much alcohol becomes 'drunk'.