Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
intoxication
Noun
/ɪnˌtɒk.sɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
Intoxication is the state of being under the influence of a substance, especially alcohol or drugs, to the point where one’s mental and physical faculties are impaired.
Examples
- His intoxication was evident as he struggled to maintain his balance.
- She felt a sense of intoxication from the excitement of the moment.
- The legal limit for intoxication while driving varies by location.
Meaning
The term refers to the effects experienced after consuming a material that alters normal functioning.
Synonyms
- Drunkenness
- Overindulgence
- Impairment
