ebriety

[ih-brahy-i-tee]

ebriety Definition

• 1. the state of being drunk or intoxicated
• 2. habitual drunkenness

Using ebriety: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ebriety" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was arrested for driving under the influence of ebriety.

• Example

  The consequences of ebriety can be severe and long-lasting.

• Example

  His ebriety caused him to lose his job and his family.

ebriety Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ebriety

• intoxication
• drunkenness
• inebriation
• tipsiness
• inebriety

Phrases with ebriety

• chronic ebriety

  a condition where a person is habitually drunk

  Example

  His chronic ebriety led to his early death.

• ebriety test

  a test to determine if a person is under the influence of alcohol

  Example

  The police officer asked him to take an ebriety test after he was pulled over for reckless driving.

• ebriety checkpoint

  a location where police officers stop drivers to check if they are under the influence of alcohol

  Example

  The police set up an ebriety checkpoint on the highway during the holiday season.

Origins of ebriety

from Latin 'ebrietatem', meaning 'drunkenness'

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Summary: ebriety in Brief

'Ebriety' [ih-brahy-i-tee] refers to the state of being drunk or intoxicated, or habitual drunkenness. It is often associated with negative consequences such as losing one's job or getting arrested for driving under the influence. 'Ebriety' can also be used in phrases like 'chronic ebriety,' 'ebriety test,' and 'ebriety checkpoint.'