Synonyms of drunkenness

7 similar words · 6 opposite words

Another word for drunkenness is fuddling. Other synonyms of drunkenness are temulence. The opposite of drunkenness is soberness.

Synonyms and similar words for drunkenness

fuddlingSynonym of drunkenness, intoxication from alcohol.
pissednessDrunkenness.
temulenceDrunkenness; intoxication.
temulencySynonym of temulence.
staggers and jags
alecy obsoleteThe state of being inebriated from drinking ale or beer; (generally) drunkenness.
brick in one's hat US, dialectalDrunkenness.

sobernessThe state or quality of being sober.
abstemiousnessThe quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing, particularly in the use of food and strong drinks.
abstention
abstentiousnessThe state or quality of being abstentious.
sobriety
teetotalingAbstaining from alcohol.

What is another word for drunkenness?: Drunkenness has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as fuddling and temulence.
What is the opposite of drunkenness?: The opposite of drunkenness is soberness.
What does drunkenness mean?: Drunkenness means a state of being drunk.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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