inebriated

• Terme formel ou plaisant pour désigner l'état d'ébriété dû à l'alcool.

A formal or humorous term for being drunk or intoxicated by alcohol.

1. Drunk or intoxicatedB2formal

   Under the influence of alcohol, resulting in impaired physical and mental control.

   Ivre

   • The police arrested the driver for being inebriated.
   • He was visibly inebriated after the party.
   • She became inebriated after only a few drinks.

   Synonymesdrunkhammeredintoxicatedplasteredsloshedsousedtipsywasted

   Antonymessober

• Verbe littéraire ou vieilli signifiant rendre quelqu'un ivre ou en état d'ébriété.

An archaic or formal verb meaning to make someone drunk or intoxicate.

1. Intoxicate with alcoholC1formal

   To cause someone to become drunk by consuming alcoholic beverages.

   Enivrer

   • The strong wine quickly inebriated the guests at the party.
   • He was inebriated after only a few glasses of whiskey.
   • The bartender refused to serve anyone who appeared already inebriated.

   Synonymesbefuddlebesotfuddleintoxicatesouse

   Antonymessober

2. Fill with sublime emotionC2formal

   To overwhelm or fill someone with intense joy, excitement, or ecstasy.

   Enivrer d'émotion sublime

   • The beauty of the sunset inebriated her senses completely.
   • He was inebriated by the thrill of victory.
   • The music inebriated the crowd, lifting their spirits to a euphoric state.

   Synonymeselateelectrifyenraptureexhilarateintoxicatethrilltransportuplift

3. Become drunk or drink excessivelyC1formal

   To drink alcohol to the point of intoxication or to engage in excessive drinking.

   S'enivrer

   • He tends to inebriate at social gatherings, much to his friends' concern.
   • They inebriated themselves on cheap wine during the celebration.
   • It is unwise to inebriate before an important meeting.

   Synonymesboozecarouseguzzlesoaksouseswilltipple

   Antonymesabstaindrysober