drunken
word · lemma: drunk
Definition
Drunken means having drunk too much alcohol, so a person is not thinking clearly or cannot control their body well. It can also describe behavior or actions caused by being drunk.
Usage & Nuances
Usually more descriptive or literary than everyday 'drunk'. Common in phrases like 'drunken man', 'drunken voice', or 'drunken mistake'. Not used much before a noun in very casual speech compared with 'drunk'. Be careful: 'drunken' describes a state or drunk-related quality, while 'drunk' is far more common in conversation.
Example Sentences
The drunken man fell in the street.
basic
She gave me a drunken smile.
basic
His drunken behavior upset everyone.
basic
The movie shows his slow slide into drunken violence.
natural
He left me a drunken voicemail at 2 a.m.
natural
It sounded like a drunken joke, but he was serious.
natural