Drunk meaning

What does “drunk” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“drunk” is a noun and adjective with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a chronic drinker.

drunk

noun

  1. a chronic drinker

  2. someone who is intoxicated

adjective

  1. stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

    “a noisy crowd of intoxicated sailors”

    “helplessly inebriated”

  2. as if under the influence of alcohol

    “felt intoxicated by her success”

    “drunk with excitement”

    Synonymsintoxicated

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University