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Intoxication

Ih-ntah-ksuh-KAY-shuhn

/ˌɪˌntɑːksʌˈkeɪʃʌn/

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intoxication

Dictionary meaning

Excitement and elation beyond the bounds of sobriety.

Examples

  • The intoxication of wealth and power.

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