Basic Details
Word: Intoxicated
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling drunk because of alcohol or very excited and happy.
Synonyms: Drunk, inebriated, exhilarated
Antonyms: Sober, clear-headed
Idioms and Phrases
- Intoxicated with happiness: Feeling extremely happy and excited. Example: "He was intoxicated with happiness when he heard he won the competition."
- Intoxicated by success: Overwhelmed by the feeling of achievement. Example: "After finishing her project, she was intoxicated by success and couldn't stop smiling."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After a few glasses of juice, Jack felt slightly intoxicated and started dancing happily at the party.
Example 2: She was intoxicated with excitement when her favourite band announced a concert in her town.
Example 3: The students were intoxicated by the thrill of winning the championship game and celebrated all night.
Fun Fact
The word "intoxicated" comes from the Latin word "toxicum," which means poison. This is because alcohol can affect the mind and body similarly to a poison when consumed in large amounts!
Famous Quote
"One drink is too many for me and a thousand never enough." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "intoxicated" mean?
a) Very sleepy
b) Feeling drunk or very excited
c) Extremely sad
d) Tired and hungry
Answer: b) Feeling drunk or very excited
2. Which of these is a synonym of "intoxicated"?
a) Sober
b) Clear-headed
c) Drunk
d) Angry
Answer: c) Drunk
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "intoxicated"?
a) Overjoyed
b) Drunk
c) Sober
d) Excited
Answer: c) Sober
4. Which sentence uses "intoxicated" correctly?
a) The dog was intoxicated with joy during the walk in the park.
b) He felt intoxicated after running for an hour.
c) She was intoxicated with happiness at her birthday party.
d) We were intoxicated when it rained.
Answer: c) She was intoxicated with happiness at her birthday party.
5. Which idiom means an extreme state of happiness?
a) Intoxicated by success
b) Feeling blue
c) Down in the dumps
d) In hot water
Answer: a) Intoxicated by success
