Drunkenness: meaning, definitions and examples
๐บ
drunkenness
[ หdrสลkษnnษs ]
excessive alcohol consumption
Drunkenness is the state of being intoxicated with alcohol, typically characterized by impaired coordination, slurred speech, and impaired judgment. It can lead to risky behavior, health problems, and addiction.
Synonyms
inebriation, inebriety, intemperance, intoxication
Examples of usage
- She was arrested for public drunkenness.
- His drunkenness often led to arguments with his friends.
- The dangers of drunkenness are well-documented.
- Excessive drunkenness can have serious consequences.
- His drunkenness was evident to everyone around him.
Translations
Translations of the word "drunkenness" in other languages:
๐ต๐น embriaguez
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคถเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Trunkenheit
๐ฎ๐ฉ mabuk
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟ'ัะฝััะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ pijaลstwo
๐ฏ๐ต ้ ฉ้ (ใใใฆใ)
๐ซ๐ท ivresse
๐ช๐ธ embriaguez
๐น๐ท sarhoลluk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ทจํจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ opilost
๐ธ๐ฐ opilosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ้้ (zuรฌ jiว)
๐ธ๐ฎ pijanost
๐ฎ๐ธ รถlvun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐัะบาฏะฝะตะผะดัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแแแแ (mtvrรกloba)
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษrxoลluq
๐ฒ๐ฝ embriaguez
Word origin
The word 'drunkenness' dates back to Middle English and is derived from the Old English word 'druncennes', which is related to the Old Norse 'drukknandi'. The concept of drunkenness has been a part of human culture for centuries, with alcohol being a common intoxicant in many societies. Throughout history, drunkenness has been associated with both celebration and negative consequences, leading to regulations and social norms around alcohol consumption.