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 The biggest red flag for cabin crew, however, is intoxication. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026 James Farthing, 51, of Georgetown, was charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place. — Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Sep. 2026 The individual overdosed and died of acute fentanyl intoxication in January 2023, officials said. — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 Fort Worth Police tell PEOPLE that 27-year-old Sergio Escorza, the driver of the truck that hit Dwabe, was arrested and is facing an intoxication manslaughter charge. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 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
  • During their time together in Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo built a strong connection with Baker and expressed admiration for Baker’s winding NBA journey and his successful battle with alcoholism and substance abuse.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Juan Angel, who went on to build a successful landscaping business, struggled with alcoholism, which Rivera chronicles in this narrative that does not shy away from the role addiction played in the life and death of his role model.
    — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of alcoholism
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  • Dance movies marvelously translate primal emotions into motion, the human body becoming a supple instrument deftly communicating the pain, ecstasy and confusion of being alive.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In the space of a few paragraphs, Ned will abandon and recover his child, bungle an extramarital affair, win and lose, experience ecstasy and dejection.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 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
Noun
  • Appearing alongside his band and several back-up singers, Flowers gave a rousing performance of the country ballad, which reflects on whether money can buy happiness.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Vacation photos emphasize happiness even when the experience was stressful.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of happiness
Noun
  • Not even Jeff being annoyed at Kasandra’s drunkenness can ruin the mood.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Avoiding hangovers and the effects of drunkenness were also commonly cited.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of drunkenness
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  • This world’s heavens are lit with cosmic rays, its cityscapes otherworldly — everything seems to service an unabashed romanticism.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of heaven
Noun
  • The joy in this book is how once-secret desire is eventually and fully met by, and with, love.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
  • One of them was Maggie Bieritz, one of those people who radiates joy and wit.
    — Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of joy

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“Intoxication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxication. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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