inebriety
noun
in·ebri·ety ˌi-ni-ˈbrī-ə-tē 
: the state of being inebriated : drunkenness
Synonyms
- drunkenness
- inebriation
- intoxication
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Example Sentences
there were times during her bouts of inebriety when she actually thought that her boyfriend's jokes were funny
Word History
Etymology
probably blend of inebriation and ebriety drunkenness
First Known Use
1801, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
inebriety
noun
in·ebri·ety ˌin-i-ˈbrī-ət-ē
plural inebrieties
: the state of being inebriated
especially : habitual drunkenness
inebriety
noun
as in alcoholism
the condition of being drunk there were times during her bouts of inebriety when she actually thought that her boyfriend's jokes were funny Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- alcoholism
- drunkenness
- inebriation
- intoxication
- intemperance
- tipsiness
- bender
- insobriety
- souse
- brannigan
- toot
- spree
- jag
- binge