Drunkest: meaning, definitions and examples
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drunkest
[ ˈdrʌŋkɪst ]
extreme intoxication
The term 'drunkest' refers to the state of being the most intoxicated or the highest level of impaired judgment due to alcohol consumption. It is a superlative form of the adjective 'drunk', which describes someone who has consumed enough alcohol to significantly impair their cognitive and motor functions. This condition can lead to various behaviors, including slurred speech, uncoordinated movements, and poor decision-making. Being the 'drunkest' person in a setting often implies that others might find this state either humorous or concerning, depending on the context.
Synonyms
most inebriated, most intoxicated, most tipsy.
Examples of usage
- He was the drunkest person at the party last night.
- After three hours of drinking, she became the drunkest of the group.
- They voted him as the drunkest friend after that wild night out.
Translations
Translations of the word "drunkest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais bêbado
🇮🇳 सबसे नशे में
🇩🇪 am meisten betrunken
🇮🇩 paling mabuk
🇺🇦 найбільш п'яний
🇵🇱 najbardziej pijany
🇯🇵 最も酔っ払った
🇫🇷 le plus ivre
🇪🇸 el más borracho
🇹🇷 en çok sarhoş
🇰🇷 가장 취한
🇸🇦 الأكثر سكرًا
🇨🇿 nejvíce opilý
🇸🇰 najviac opitý
🇨🇳 最醉的
🇸🇮 najbolj pijan
🇮🇸 mest ölvaður
🇰🇿 ең мас
🇬🇪 მეტი ნასვამი
🇦🇿 ən sərxoş
🇲🇽 el más borracho
Etymology
The word 'drunk' comes from the Old English word 'druncen', which is the past participle of 'drincan', meaning 'to drink'. Historically, alcohol consumption has been intertwined with social events, rituals, and even medicinal practices. Over the years, the term has evolved in usage, with 'drunk' being commonly used to describe a state of intoxication. The superlative form 'drunkest' emerged as a way to emphasize the most extreme state of intoxication, showcasing a cultural acknowledgment of drinking habits and social behaviors associated with alcohol. The concept of measuring drunkenness has been a part of various cultures, with variations in language and terminology reflecting differing attitudes towards alcohol and intoxication.