In-tŏx′i-cā′tion, n.

n. [Sp. intoxicacion].

1. The state of being intoxicated; inebriation; ebriety; drunkenness; the act of making drunk.
2. A high excitement of mind; an elation which rises to enthusiasm, frenzy, or madness. “A kind of intoxication of loyal rapture, which seemed to pervade the whole kingdom.” W. Scott.

Syn.—Drunkenness; inebriation; inebriety; ebriety; infatuation; delirium. See DRUNKENNESS.