Drunkenness

Pronunciation: /ˈdrʌŋkənnəs/

Definitions of drunkenness

noun the state of being drunk; intoxication

Example Sentences

A1 Excessive drunkenness is not allowed in this establishment.

A2 The consequences of drunkenness can be serious.

B1 The party was filled with laughter and drunkenness.

B2 He struggled with his addiction to drunkenness for years.

C1 The artist explored themes of love and drunkenness in his latest work.

C2 The novel delves deep into the complexities of human nature and drunkenness.

Examples of drunkenness in a Sentence

formal The effects of drunkenness can impair one's ability to make sound decisions.

informal His drunkenness at the party last night was quite embarrassing.

slang She had a bit too much to drink and ended up in a state of drunkenness.

figurative The drunkenness of power can lead to corruption and abuse of authority.

Grammatical Forms of drunkenness

• plural: drunkennesses
• comparative: more drunken
• superlative: most drunken
• present tense: is drunk
• future tense: will be drunk
• perfect tense: has been drunk
• continuous tense: is being drunk
• singular: drunkenness
• positive degree: drunk
• infinitive: to be drunk
• gerund: drunkening
• participle: drunken

Origin and Evolution of drunkenness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'drunkenness' originated from the Middle English word 'drunkenes' which was derived from the Old English word 'druncennes'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'drunkenness' has retained its original meaning of being intoxicated by alcohol, but has also come to encompass a broader sense of being excessively or habitually intoxicated by any substance or activity.