Definition of the word inebriation

Pronunciation of vocabulary inebriation

inebriationnoun

say rượu

/ɪˌniːbriˈeɪʃn//ɪˌniːbriˈeɪʃn/

Origin of the word inebriation

The word "inebriation" originates from the Latin word "inebriare," which means "to make drunk." This Latin term is a combination of "in" (meaning "into") and "ebriare" (meaning "to drink too much"). The root "ebriare" is also the source of the English word "ebriety," which means "drunkenness." In the 15th century, the Latin term "inebriation" was borrowed into Middle English and modified to "inebriation," referring to the state of being drunk. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass not only the physical effects of excessive alcohol consumption but also the emotional and psychological consequences that often accompany it. Today, the word "inebriation" is used in various contexts, including law enforcement, healthcare, and everyday language, to describe the condition of being intoxicated or impaired by alcohol.

Vocabulary summary inebriation

typenoun

meaningdrunkenness; drunkenness

Example of vocabulary inebriationnamespace

  • After a night of heavy drinking, Jim stumbled home in a state of inebriation.

    Sau một đêm uống rượu say, Jim loạng choạng trở về nhà trong tình trạng say xỉn.

  • The partygoers danced and laughed, all caught up in their inebriated state.

    Những người dự tiệc nhảy múa và cười đùa, tất cả đều chìm đắm trong trạng thái say xỉn.

  • The police officer could smell the strong scent of alcohol on the driver's breath, clearly indicating inebriation.

    Cảnh sát có thể ngửi thấy mùi rượu nồng nặc trong hơi thở của tài xế, cho thấy rõ ràng là tài xế đã say rượu.

  • Despite being visibly inebriated, Sarah insisted on driving home from the bar.

    Mặc dù say xỉn rõ ràng, Sarah vẫn nhất quyết lái xe về nhà từ quán bar.

  • The group of friends got so frisky after consuming copious amounts of alcohol that they fell into fits of inebriation.

    Nhóm bạn này đã trở nên quá khích sau khi uống quá nhiều rượu đến nỗi say khướt.

  • The bartender was careful not to overserve her patrons, fearing they would become too inebriated to make it home safely.

    Người pha chế cẩn thận không phục vụ khách hàng quá mức vì sợ họ sẽ say đến mức không thể về nhà an toàn.

  • The laughter that started the night turned to tears as the group realized they had all become extremely inebriated.

    Tiếng cười đầu đêm chuyển thành tiếng khóc khi cả nhóm nhận ra rằng họ đã say khướt.

  • The intoxicated man struggled to find his way home, his inebriation leaving him confused and disoriented.

    Người đàn ông say xỉn cố gắng tìm đường về nhà, cơn say khiến anh ta bối rối và mất phương hướng.

  • After a few hours of socializing, Tom's conversation grew slurred and unfocused, an obvious sign of his inebriation.

    Sau vài giờ giao lưu, cuộc trò chuyện của Tom trở nên líu lo và không tập trung, một dấu hiệu rõ ràng cho thấy anh ta say xỉn.

  • Susan's inebriation was catching, and soon everyone in the room was giggling and laughing uncontrollably.

    Cơn say của Susan lan ra khắp phòng, và chẳng mấy chốc mọi người trong phòng đều cười khúc khích không ngừng.

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