Inebriacy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Inebriacy is a noun meaning (rare, dated) The state or characteristic of drunkenness, especially as a persistent condition.
Meaning
(rare, dated) The state or characteristic of drunkenness, especially as a persistent condition.
Example Sentences
"I have had a remarkable case of inebriacy under my personal observation. The patient drank heavily for fifteen years and reach a degraded condition."
WICHITA, Kan., June 1—George Bradshaw, son of a prominent resident here, died yesterday from causes alleged to have been brought about by the treatment he was taking for the cure of inebriacy.
Synonyms for inebriacy
Depending on context, synonyms include alcoholism, drunkenness, inebriation, inebriety.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inebriation, inebriety, ebriosity, ebriety, insobriety, drunkenness.
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