inebriety

noun

in·​ebri·​ety ˌi-ni-ˈbrī-ə-tē 

: the state of being inebriated : drunkenness

Synonyms

• drunkenness
• inebriation
• intoxication

Examples of inebriety in a Sentence

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