ebriosity

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   rare: drunkenness or intoxication, especially as a habitual condition

   The memoir describes years of ebriosity followed by a difficult recovery.

2. 2
   noun

   literary: an intoxicated or exhilarated state produced by something other than alcohol

   The mountain air induced an ebriosity more refreshing than wine.

From Latin ebriositas, 'drunkenness,' through a French or learned English formation, based on ebriosus, 'given to drink,' and ebrius, 'drunk.' The literary extension treats intense pleasure, fresh air, or inspiration as a kind of intoxication without alcohol.

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