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Drunkenly: meaning, definitions and examples

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drunkenly

 

[ หˆdrสŒล‹kษ™nli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

state of inebriation

The term 'drunkenly' refers to the manner in which someone behaves while under the influence of alcohol. This typically involves clumsiness, slurred speech, or erratic behavior, reflecting the loss of self-control that often accompanies excessive drinking. The term is commonly used to describe actions that are influenced by intoxication and can include both positive and negative behaviors.

Synonyms

foolishly, intoxicatedly, tipsily

Examples of usage

  • He staggered drunkenly down the street.
  • She sang drunkenly at the party.
  • They laughed drunkenly, oblivious to their surroundings.

Translations

Translations of the word "drunkenly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น embriagadamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฐเคพเคฌเฅ€ เคนเฅ‹เค•เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช betrunken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memabukkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟ'ัะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pijany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…”ใฃใฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ivrement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ borrachosamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarhoลŸ bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ ์— ์ทจํ•ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซู…ู„ู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opilecky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้†‰้…’ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pijanฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fullur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ัˆั–ะผะดั–ะบ ั–ัˆั–ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ—แƒ•แƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iรงkili

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ebrio

Word origin

The word 'drunkenly' stems from the Old English word 'druncen', which means 'to drink' and is related to the modern English word 'drunk'. Over time, the suffix '-ly' was added to form the adverbial form, indicating the manner of an action. The evolution of the word reflects societal attitudes towards alcohol consumption, where the state of being drunk has been both celebrated and critiqued throughout history. From ancient cultures that revered intoxication during rituals to modern societies grappling with addiction, the term encapsulates the complex relationship humans have with alcohol. Its usage has persisted in literature and everyday language, often evoking vivid imagery of individuals engaging in uninhibited behaviors due to alcohol consumption.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,306 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.