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intoxicated

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɪnˈtɑksəˌkeɪtɪd// UK //ɪntˈɒksɪkˌeɪtɪd// in·tox·i·cat·ed

adj. feeling the effects of too much alcohol or drugs. You use this word in more formal situations instead of saying someone is drunk.

adj. affected by alcohol or drugs to the point of losing control over physical or mental faculties. Often appears in legal or medical contexts; frequently follows linking verbs like 'become' or 'appear'.


SIMPLE

He was clearly intoxicated after the party.

CONTEXTUAL

The police officer suspected the driver was intoxicated and requested a breathalyzer test.

COMPLEX

Public health officials warn that even mildly intoxicated individuals may experience significantly impaired judgment and slower reaction times while operating heavy machinery.

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Usage

Often used predicatively after linking verbs such as 'be', 'become', or 'appear'.

Pitfall

He was intoxicated from the wineHe was intoxicated by the wineWhile 'from' is sometimes heard, 'by' or 'with' are the standard prepositions used to indicate the agent of intoxication.

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