Drunkenly Meaning in English
word
ˈdrʌŋkənli
DRUN-kuhn-lee
dɹˈʌŋkənli
DRUN-kuhn-lee
Definition
In a way that shows someone is drunk or affected by alcohol, usually moving or speaking unsteadily.
Usage & Nuances
Used as an adverb to describe actions done while drunk. Common in narratives to describe speech or movement. Not used for mild drinking—implies clear signs of being drunk. Often with verbs like 'walk', 'sing', 'speak', 'shout'.
Spanish: borracho - embriagadoPortuguese (BR): bêbado - embriagadoPortuguese (PT): bêbado - embriagadoChinese (Simplified): 醉醺醺地Chinese (Traditional): 醉醺醺地Hindi: नशे मेंArabic: سكرانBengali: মাতালভাবে - নেশাগ্রস্তভাবেRussian: пьяно - в пьяном видеJapanese: 酔っ払って - 酔っぱらいながらVietnamese: một cách say xỉn - trong tình trạng say rượuKorean: 술에 취해 - 취한 듯이Turkish: sarhoşça - sarhoş haldeUrdu: نشے میں - شراب پی کرIndonesian: dengan mabuk - secara mabuk
Example Sentences
He walked drunkenly down the street.
basic
She spoke drunkenly at the party.
basic
They sang drunkenly together.
basic
He drunkenly tried to tell a joke, but nobody understood.
natural
She waved drunkenly at her friends before stumbling away.
natural
The man mumbled drunkenly and dropped his keys on the floor.
natural