intoxication
noun
Simple meaning
A poisoning, as by a spirituous or a narcotic substance.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪntɑksəˈkeɪʃən
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Definition
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noun
The state of being intoxicated or drunk.
The act of intoxicating or making drunk.
A poisoning, as by a spirituous or a narcotic substance.
figuratively
A high excitement of mind; an elation which rises to enthusiasm, frenzy, or madness.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Formality
- Technical
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This meaning: The state of being intoxicated or drunk.
Used this way, intoxication is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Compound terms
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Poisoning resulting from excessive intake of caffeine containing products.
More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin
Synonyms
Sense: being intoxicated or drunk
Antonyms
Sense: being intoxicated or drunk
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