intoxication

noun

in-ˌtäk-sə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce intoxication (audio)
Definition of intoxicationnext
1
as in alcoholism
the condition of being drunk there's a firm distinction between the moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages and overindulgence to the point of intoxication

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2
as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion the intoxication felt by two people who have just fallen in love

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Recent Examples of intoxication He was then placed into custody for disorderly public intoxication and transported to Broward County’s main jail. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 Bates was charged in Lake Superior Court with a felony count of criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon, a misdemeanor count of criminal recklessness and a misdemeanor count of public intoxication. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Although rare, drinking excessive amounts of water can lead to water intoxication. — Hannah Harper, HEALTH, 2 Aug. 2026 The Brevard County Medical Examiner's Office determined Jonnie died of acute mitragynine intoxication, according to police. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for intoxication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxication
  1. alcoholism
  2. ecstasy
  3. inebriation
  4. happiness
  5. drunkenness
  6. heaven
  7. joy
Noun
  • Genetic deviations that impair the processing of alcohol turn out to be associated with lower rates of alcoholism.
    — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Other contributing factors included hypertensive cardiovascular disease and cirrhosis due to alcoholism.
    — Sofi Zeman August 25, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of alcoholism
Noun
  • The passage is eerily similar to Salinger’s own state of mind while in uniform, specifically on a day that should have evoked ecstasy.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Such is the ecstasy, the agony, of judgment, which was never for their benefit.
    — Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of ecstasy
Noun
  • Ultimately, jurors sided with prosecutors whose 2023 criminal indictment outlined numerous instances of teens getting injured as a result of their inebriation under her watch.
    — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
  • Spike Jones and His City Slickers recorded their version with a flurry of wacky sound effects that made the inebriation seem even more soused.
    — David Morgan, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Definition of inebriation
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  • Research has even found a positive relationship between higher income and reported happiness.
    — True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Being single again felt like a step backward, further away than ever from happiness.
    — Andrea Javor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of happiness
Noun
  • Avoiding hangovers and the effects of drunkenness were also commonly cited.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities say Kristina Lopez Lujan is now charged with simple battery, public drunkenness, and disorderly conduct.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Definition of drunkenness
Noun
  • And thanks to Tucson’s extraordinarily dark heavens, the Sonoran skyscape takes center stage with Peace Among the Stars.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Sounds like heaven to me, but your security posture mileage may vary!
    — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of heaven
Noun
  • Choose one small goal, keep it affordable, and let joy build through action.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Thank you for the memories, the friendship, and for bringing joy to generations of fans.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of joy

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“Intoxication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxication. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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