SOZZLED Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

sozzled

adjective

ˈsä-zəld

Definition of sozzled

as in drunk

being under the influence of alcohol reportedly, the legendary actor John Barrymore was sozzled when he gave his most memorable performances

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Recent Examples of sozzled Her sozzled mind becomes a kind of floating dock inside the book, anchored by her guilt. — Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026 But these kinds of remarks don’t do much for readers who might be more interested in a scene of Ray at that Atlanta boardinghouse, with its sozzled proprietor, than a description of the author discovering this information. — Jacob Silverman, New Republic, 16 Aug. 2017 Three beautiful, sozzled men with flowers in their turbans walked with us for about half an hour, before our paths diverged. — Parul Seghal, The Atlantic, 17 June 2017

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Trump alleged that Maher was drunk and had a drink in hand while touring the White House.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
Matis was drunk during the crash, with a blood sample almost four times over the legal alcohol limit.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of drunk

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For fried foods, a squeeze of lemon will provide a similar bright finish, though not malt vinegar’s toasty flavor.

— Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
Come early evening, Stinky's Fish Camp, a Santa Rosa Beach standout for Gulf-to-table cuisine, was an essential stop—locals rave about its fried oyster sandwich.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

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