ebriety

A man displays signs of ebriety after a celebration.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The state of being drunk: "ebriety" refers to intoxication caused by the consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is a formal or rare term for drunkenness.

Usage Examples

• (His drunkenness was obvious from his unclear words and unstable walk.)
• (The poet described the temporary joys of being drunk and their results.)

Advanced Usage

• "a state of ebriety": a formal expression meaning being drunk.
  • The driver was arrested for operating a vehicle in a state of ebriety. (The driver was arrested for driving while drunk.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sobriety (n): the state of being sober, not drunk (antonym of ebriety).

  • He maintained his sobriety throughout the party. (He stayed sober during the entire party.)

• Inebriety (n): a synonym for drunkenness, more common than ebriety.

  • Chronic inebriety can lead to health problems. (Frequent drunkenness can cause health issues.)

Synonyms

• Drunkenness: the condition of being drunk.
• Intoxication: the state of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Insobriety: lack of sobriety; drunkenness.

Related Idioms

• Three sheets to the wind: very drunk.
  • He was three sheets to the wind after only two drinks. (He was very drunk after just two beverages.)
• Under the influence: affected by alcohol.
  • She was driving under the influence of alcohol. (She was driving while drunk.)