drunkenness
noun/ˈdrʌŋkənnəs/
Frequency rank: #14,472 most common English word
Meaning
the state of being drunk; intoxication from alcohol.
Example sentence
The judge ruled that drunkenness was not an acceptable excuse for his behavior.
Synonyms & related words
- intoxication
- inebriation
- inebriety
- stupor
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