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inebriate vs drunk

drunk vs inebriate

inebriate and drunk both are nouns.

inebriate is not an adjective while drunk is an adjective.

inebriate is a verb but drunk is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inebriate Yes No Yes No
drunk Yes Yes No No
As nouns, inebriate and drunk are synonyms defined as:
  • inebriate and drunk: a chronic drinker
Other synonyms of inebriate include drunkard, rummy, sot, wino.
inebriate (noun) drunk (noun)
a chronic drinker a chronic drinker
someone who is intoxicated
inebriate (adjective) drunk (adjective)
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
as if under the influence of alcohol
inebriate (verb) drunk (verb)
become drunk or drink excessively
make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
fill with sublime emotion
Difference between inebriate and drunk

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