Definition of 'drunkenness'

Noun

1. a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
      Synonyms: inebriation inebriety intoxication tipsiness insobriety
      Antonyms: soberness sobriety
2. habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms
      Synonyms: alcoholism alcohol addiction inebriation
3. the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; "drink was his downfall"
      Synonyms: drink drinking boozing crapulence

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