- past tense form of intoxicate.
- past participle of intoxicate.
intoxicated
Example Sentences
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Organizers say they occasionally draw people who are intoxicated, having a bad day, or simply looking for someone to vent at.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
When it made its stateside debut in 1999, I was still intoxicated by the city’s proximity to mountains, old growth forests and water – so much of it, fresh or salty.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
The government did not allege that he was intoxicated while possessing the firearm, that he was addicted to marijuana, that he had ever threatened anyone, or that his gun ownership had resulted in any danger.
From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2026
The singer said the Britpop icons were "still waiting for our apology" from the local authority over a report which suggested the band's fans would be "rowdy" and "intoxicated".
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2025
In the interim he was intoxicated with an overabundance of free time and his whole frame trembled and fidgeted with impatience.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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