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drunk⋅en

  [druhng-kuhn]
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–adjective
1. intoxicated; drunk.
2. given to drunkenness.
3. pertaining to, caused by, or marked by intoxication: a drunken quarrel.
Origin:
var. of drunk adj. and ptp.

Related forms:
drunk⋅en⋅ly, adverb
drunk⋅en⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. inebriated, tipsy, fuddled, besotted.

Antonyms:
1. sober.

Usage note:
See drunk.
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drunk·en   (drŭng'kən)   
adj.  

  1. Delirious with or as if with strong drink; intoxicated.

  2. Habitually drunk.

  3. Of, involving, or occurring during intoxication: a drunken brawl. See Usage Note at drunk.

  4. Cooked with wine or another alcoholic beverage: drunken mushrooms.

drunk'en·ly adv., drunk'en·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: drunk·en
Pronunciation: 'dr&[ng]-k&n
Function: adjective
1 : DRUNK 1 drunken driver>
2 a : given to habitual excessive use of alcohol b : of, relating to, or characterized by intoxicationdrunken homes —P. B. Gilliam> c : resulting from or as if from intoxication drunken brawl> —drunk·en·ly adverb —drunk·en·ness /-k&n-n&s/ noun
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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