Added 9 October 2026
drunkenness
/ˈdɹʌŋkən.nəs/ noun
In Latin: ēbrietās Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about drunkenness at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol.
- 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.
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The act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess.
drink was his downfall