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Definition of inebriation

inebriation

/ɪˌniː.bɹiˈeɪ.ʃən/
in · e · bri · a · tion
Plural:inebriations
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Adjective:inebriated
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inebriation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state of being intoxicated or drunk from consuming alcoholic beverages.

Example

"The driver's slurred speech and unsteady gait were clear signs of severe inebriation."

2

A state of overwhelming excitement, exhilaration, or mental elation that resembles drunkenness.

Example

"Still in a state of inebriation from their sudden championship victory, the players celebrated well into the morning."

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• Rhymes for inebriation

• Nearby Words

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inedible
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin inebriationem, a noun of action from Latin inebriare ('to make drunk'), formed from the intensive prefix in- and ebriare ('to intoxicate'), from ebrius ('drunk').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inebriation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inebriation
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