intoxication — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A poisoning, as by a spirituous or a narcotic substance.

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   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   He suffered acute intoxication from the combined effects of several drugs.

2. The state of being intoxicated or drunk.

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   • Uncountable

   Synonyms

   inebriationebrietydrunkenness

3. The act of intoxicating or making drunk.

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4. A high excitement of mind; an elation which rises to enthusiasm, frenzy, or madness.

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   • Countable
   • Figurative
   • Uncountable

   Examples

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   Excitement leads to enthusiasm, that moral intoxication, whose effects seem incredible to the sober, while the influence which produces the extravagance appears more extraordinary than the act itself.

Noun

1. the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance

   Synonyms

   poisoningtoxic condition

   Broader terms

   physical conditionphysiological statephysiological condition

2. a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol

   Synonyms

   drunkennessinebriationinebrietytipsinessinsobriety

   Broader terms

   temporary state

3. excitement and elation beyond the bounds of sobriety

   Broader terms

   exhilarationexcitement

   Examples

   the intoxication of wealth and power