intoxicated

• Beschreibt den Zustand, unter dem Einfluss von Alkohol oder Drogen zu stehen, sowie einen Zustand starker emotionaler Erregung oder Begeisterung.

Describes a state of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or being emotionally excited or exhilarated.

1. Drunk or affected by alcoholB2formal

   Having consumed alcohol to the point of impaired physical and mental control.

   Betrunken

   • He was arrested for driving while intoxicated.
   • She became intoxicated after only two glasses of wine.
   • The party ended with several guests heavily intoxicated.

   Synonymedrunkhammeredinebriatedloadedpickledplasteredsloshedsmashedsousedstewedtipsywasted

   Antonymeclearheadedsober

2. Under the influence of drugsB2formal

   Affected by a drug or other substance that alters perception or behavior.

   Unter Drogeneinfluss

   • The patient was intoxicated by the medication.
   • He was found intoxicated with an unknown substance.
   • Intoxicated individuals should not operate machinery.

   Synonymedruggedhighspaced-outstonedtrippingwired

   Antonymesober

3. Extremely excited or exhilaratedC1informal

   Feeling a strong sense of excitement, joy, or euphoria.

   Berauscht

   • She was intoxicated by the success of her performance.
   • He felt intoxicated with love after meeting her.
   • The crowd was intoxicated by the energy of the concert.

   Synonymeecstaticelatedeuphoricexcitedexhilaratedoverjoyedrapturousthrilled

• Verb, das bezeichnet, jemanden in einen Rauschzustand zu versetzen oder ihn stark zu erregen und zu begeistern.

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone drunk, or to excite or exhilarate someone to a high degree.

1. Fill with exhilarationB2informal

   To fill someone with excitement, happiness, or enthusiasm.

   Berauschen

   • The music intoxicated the crowd with its energy.
   • She was intoxicated by the thrill of victory.
   • The beauty of the sunset intoxicated them completely.

   Synonymebewitchcaptivateelateenchantenraptureentranceexhilaratethrill

   Antonymedejectdepressdiscouragedisheartendispirit

2. Make drunkB1formal

   To cause someone to be under the influence of alcohol, resulting in loss of control.

   Betrunken machen

   • The strong wine quickly intoxicated him.
   • He was intoxicated after only two drinks.
   • The party guests became intoxicated as the night went on.

   Synonymebefuddlebesotfuddleinebriatestupefy

   Antonymesober

3. Affect by a drug or substanceB1formalmedical

   To have a stimulating or stupefying effect on someone, typically through a chemical substance.

   Berauschen

   • The drug can intoxicate users and impair judgment.
   • Some plants contain substances that intoxicate animals.
   • He was intoxicated by the fumes from the chemical spill.

   Synonymebefuddledopedruginebriatestupefy