intoxicated
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'.
“He was clearly intoxicated after the party.”
“The police officer suspected the driver was intoxicated and requested a breathalyzer test.”
“Public health officials warn that even mildly intoxicated individuals may experience significantly impaired judgment and slower reaction times while operating heavy machinery.”
Often used predicatively after linking verbs such as 'be', 'become', or 'appear'.
While 'from' is sometimes heard, 'by' or 'with' are the standard prepositions used to indicate the agent of intoxication.
“Participants also reported feeling more intoxicated when they used both substances together.”
“Too quarrelsome and intoxicated to notice that the house is in fact haunted, they do not realise they must band together against the danger until it is almost too late.”