inebriation

• Nom désignant l'état d'ébriété, en particulier celui provoqué par l'alcool, pouvant aller de l'ivresse passagère à l'abus chronique menant à la dépendance et à la détérioration de la santé.

A noun referring to the state of being intoxicated, especially from alcohol, ranging from temporary drunkenness to habitual excessive drinking that can lead to addiction and health deterioration.

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1. Habitual intoxicationC1formalmedical

   A chronic condition of excessive and prolonged alcohol consumption, leading to health deterioration and addiction, with severe withdrawal symptoms upon sudden cessation.

   Ivresse chronique

   • Decades of daily heavy drinking had reduced him to a state of inebriation from which he could not escape.
   • She was diagnosed with chronic inebriation after years of alcohol abuse.
   • Rehabilitation centers specialize in treating severe inebriation and its withdrawal effects.

   Synonymesalcoholismdipsomaniainebriety

2. Temporary drunkennessB2formalmedical

   A short‑term state of intoxication resulting from the consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol.

   Ivresse alcoolique aiguë

   • The party was filled with laughter and the occasional bout of inebriation.
   • His inebriation was so obvious that the bartender refused to serve him more drinks.
   • After a few glasses of wine, she experienced mild inebriation and became very talkative.

   Synonymesdrunkennessinebrietyinsobrietyintoxicationtipsiness

   Antonymessobrietytemperance

3. Figurative intoxicationB2informal

   A state of extreme excitement or euphoria, as if under the influence of a substance.

   Ivresse figurative

   • She was in a state of inebriation from the success of her first art exhibit.
   • The crowd experienced a kind of inebriation from the music and lights.
   • Power can lead to a dangerous inebriation of the mind.

   Synonymesdeliriumecstasyelationeuphoriaexhilarationfrenzyintoxicationrapture

   Antonymesapathycalmdepressiondespondencysobriety