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intoxication vs exhilaration

exhilaration vs intoxication

intoxication and exhilaration both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intoxication Yes No No No
exhilaration Yes No No No
As nouns, exhilaration is a hypernym of intoxication; that is, exhilaration is a word with a broader meaning than intoxication:
  • intoxication: excitement and elation beyond the bounds of sobriety
  • exhilaration: the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
Other hypernyms of intoxication include excitement.
intoxication (noun) exhilaration (noun)
excitement and elation beyond the bounds of sobriety the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
Difference between intoxication and exhilaration

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