Englanti

drunkenness

gb/dɹˈʌŋkənnəs/ us/dɹˈʌŋkənnəs/
B2 Englanti
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Merkitykset
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Substantiivi B2 state
1

state of being drunk from alcohol

The state of being drunk because someone has had too much alcohol.

Käyttömalli: in a state of drunkenness; [someone]'s drunkenness
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes write *drunkness* instead of *drunkenness*. Also, they may say *He has a drunkenness* when they should say *He is in a state of drunkenness* or more naturally *He is drunk*.
Synonyymit
intoxication (Slightly more formal; often used in medical or legal contexts.) | inebriation (Formal and less common; often used in written or technical language.)
Antonyymit
sobriety (Emphasizes being completely free from the effects of alcohol.)
Kollokaatiot
in a state of drunkenness |his drunkenness was obvious |public drunkenness |drunkenness and disorderly conduct |cause of her drunkenness |signs of drunkenness
Teemat
daily life |health |law |body
Esimerkit
  • His drunkenness was obvious from the way he staggered across the room.
  • She apologized the next day, blaming her rude comments on her drunkenness.
  • The officer noted signs of drunkenness, including slurred speech and the smell of alcohol.
  • Because of his drunkenness, he was refused entry to the club.
  • Public drunkenness is taken very seriously during the festival.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • His drunkenness made it hard for him to walk.
  • Because of her drunkenness, she could not drive home safely.
  • The police arrested him for his loud behavior and drunkenness.
  • In his drunkenness, he said things he did not mean.
  • Her friends were worried when they saw her level of drunkenness.
Substantiivi formal C1 state
2

habit or culture of heavy drinking

Regular heavy drinking with alcohol, often talked about as a social or moral problem.

Käyttömalli: drunkenness among [group]; given to drunkenness; habitual drunkenness
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may use *drunkenness* when *alcoholism* or *drinking problem* is more natural, especially when talking about medical addiction. *Drunkenness* in this sense is more common in formal writing or careful speech.
Synonyymit
heavy drinking (More informal and common; focuses on the action rather than the moral or social judgment.) | alcoholism (Medical term for addiction to alcohol; implies dependency, not just frequent heavy drinking in a group or culture.)
Antonyymit
abstinence (Highlights complete refusal to drink alcohol, contrasting with regular heavy drinking.)
Kollokaatiot
habitual drunkenness |given to drunkenness |drunkenness among teenagers |a culture of drunkenness |widespread drunkenness
Teemat
health |addiction |society |daily_life
Esimerkit
  • The report highlighted growing drunkenness among college students.
  • He lost his job because of his habitual drunkenness.
  • Community leaders are trying to tackle the culture of drunkenness in the town center.
  • Her family had suffered for years from her father's drunkenness.
  • The novel portrays the slow damage caused by the hero's quiet drunkenness.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • There is a lot of drunkenness in that area on Friday nights.
  • His drunkenness slowly destroyed his family life.
  • The government wants to reduce drunkenness among young people.
  • Because of his drunkenness, he often missed work.
  • She left him after many years of his drunkenness.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
drunkenness
IPA
GB/dɹˈʌŋkənnəs/
US/dɹˈʌŋkənnəs/
Tavut ja painotus
drunk - en - ness (3 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (drunk)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
  • Base: drunkenness
  • Plural: drunkenness
Sanaperhe
Core family
drink verb A1 drunk adjective A2 drunken adjective B2
Related words
drinker noun drunkenly adverb
Negative and opposite forms
sober adjective A2 sobriety noun
Advanced or less common
drunkard noun
Ilmaukset

public drunkenness

1
/pˈʌblɪk dɹˈʌŋkənnəs/
fixed phrase

being drunk in a public place

Being drunk in a public place, often as something the police can punish.

Esimerkit
  • He was arrested for public drunkenness after shouting in the street at 3 a.m.
  • The city has introduced fines to reduce public drunkenness in the downtown area.
  • Public drunkenness is common near the stadium after big games.

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