20+ Synonyms for Intoxicated & Similar Words

Definition of intoxicated

adjective
  1. stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol); "a noisy crowd of intoxicated sailors"; "helplessly inebriated"
  2. as if under the influence of alcohol; "felt intoxicated by her success"; "drunk with excitement"

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Writing tips for "intoxicated"

Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like bacchanal, bacchanalian, beery can replace "intoxicated" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.

With 20 alternatives available, "intoxicated" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.

"Intoxicated" in song lyrics

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  • "Psycho Les runnin through the graveyard intoxicated"
    The Beatnuts — Psycho Dwarf
  • "Intoxicated, intoxicated, intoxicated"
    Beatnuts — Stone Crazy
  • "Constantly surrounded by despisers that's intoxicated"
    Big Syke f/ G-Money, Mopreme — Ain't No Love

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