noun
intoxication
ihn-tok-sih-KAY-shuhn
noun
1
The state of being drunk or under the influence of a substance.
"His speech was slurred, a clear sign of intoxication."
2
A feeling of extreme excitement or elation.
"The intoxication of early success made him careless."
How to Use Intoxication
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe state of being drunk or drugged, or a rush of overwhelming excitement.
Common pairings
state of intoxication
alcohol intoxication
Word Forms
intoxications plural
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