godan verb (-u), intransitive verb
get drunk; become intoxicated
Standard word for becoming drunk from alcohol.
昨夜はワインを飲みすぎて酔ってしまった。
I drank too much wine last night and got drunk.
godan verb (-u), intransitive verb
Used for motion sickness or feeling unwell from a vehicle, often as 車に酔う or 船に酔う.
バスに酔って気持ちが悪くなった。
I got sick on the bus and felt nauseous.
godan verb (-u), intransitive verb
be elated; be spellbound; be in raptures
Figurative use: intoxicated by an experience, success, or atmosphere. Often appears as ～に酔う.
彼は成功の美酒に酔っている。
He is drunk on the sweet wine of success.