drunkenness
nounUK /ˈdrʌŋkənnəs/
US /ˈdrʌŋkənnəs/
The state of being drunk from drinking too much alcohol.
The police warned people about the dangers of drunkenness during the holiday.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A feeling of wild excitement or dizziness that makes you lose control.
The drunkenness of victory made the crowd cheer wildly.
3. A state of being so carried away by emotion that you cannot think clearly.
He spoke with the drunkenness of joy after hearing the news.
4. The habit or condition of drinking too much alcohol often.
Doctors warned that his drunkenness was harming his health.