Inebriety
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 The state of being inebriated; inebriation, drunkenness. countable, uncountable
"It is a just observation of a very celebrated author, that in proportion as every country is barbarous, it is addicted to inebriety. Were the people of England to be judged of by this standard, it is much to be feared, that our national character would be none of the most amiable."
- 2 a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol wordnet
Example
More examples"It is a just observation of a very celebrated author, that in proportion as every country is barbarous, it is addicted to inebriety. Were the people of England to be judged of by this standard, it is much to be feared, that our national character would be none of the most amiable."
Etymology
From in- + ebriety.
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