Noun: intoxication in,tók-su'key-shun
- A temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
"His intoxication at the office party led to embarrassing behaviour";
- drunkenness, inebriation, inebriety, tipsiness, insobriety
- The physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
"The patient's intoxication was caused by accidental ingestion of household chemicals";
- poisoning, toxic condition
- Excitement and elation beyond the bounds of sobriety
"the intoxication of wealth and power"
Derived forms: intoxications
Type of: excitement, exhilaration, physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state, temporary state
Encyclopedia: Intoxication