inebriate

[英] [ɪˈni:brɪət] [美] [ ɪˈnibrɪət] 生词本

adj.

n.

vt.

Noun

1. a chronic drinker

Verb

1. fill with sublime emotion; tickle pink (exhilarate is obsolete in this usage);

  • "The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies"
  • "He was inebriated by his phenomenal success"

2. make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)

3. become drunk or drink excessively