Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crapulent
Adjective
/ˈkræpjʊlənt/
Definition
Relating to an excessive indulgence in alcohol or the resulting pathologies.
Examples
- After the wild party, he felt quite crapulent the next morning.
- Her crapulent comments at the dinner table made everyone uncomfortable.
- The crapulent atmosphere of the bar suggested a long night of heavy drinking.
Meaning
The term describes a state of sickness or illness resulting from excessive drinking.
Synonyms
- intoxicated
- debauched
- overindulgent
- unwell
