intoxication

[in-tok-si-key-shuhn]

noun

1. inebriation; drunkenness.

2. an act or instance of intoxicating. intoxicating.

3. overpowering exhilaration or excitement of the mind or emotions.

4. Pathology.,  poisoning.

intoxication

/ ɪnˌtɒksɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. drunkenness; inebriation

2. great elation

3. the act of intoxicating

4. poisoning

Other Word Forms

• self-intoxication noun
• semi-intoxication noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of intoxication¹

1375–1425; late Middle English < Medieval Latin intoxicātiōn- (stem of intoxicātiō ) a poisoning. See intoxicate, -ion

Example Sentences

Drug intoxication was suspected in his death, according to a preliminary investigation by the Washoe County regional medical examiner’s office.

From Los Angeles Times

Over its first year, the program handled more than 6,700 calls, largely to conduct welfare checks and respond to reports of public intoxication and indecent exposure.

From Los Angeles Times

DF Concerts suggested the audience would be "energetic and high-spirited" with a "medium to high intoxication".

From BBC

Throughout the trial, the Crown argued the woman's testimony was credible, that "intoxication does not equal unreliability" and that any inconsistencies in her testimony were minor.

From BBC

Actor Haley Joel Osment was arraigned Monday, months after he was arrested at the Mammoth Mountain ski resort on suspicion of public intoxication.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• drunkenness www.thesaurus.com
• inebriety