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intoxicating

[in-tok-si-key-ting]

adjective

  1. causing or capable of causing intoxication.

    intoxicating beverages.

  2. exhilarating; exciting.

    an intoxicating idea.



intoxicating

/ ɪˈɒɪˌɪɪŋ /

adjective

  1. (of an alcoholic drink) producing in a person a state ranging from euphoria to stupor, usually accompanied by loss of inhibitions and control; inebriating

  2. stimulating, exciting, or producing great elation

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • intoxicatingly adverb
  • nonintoxicating adjective
  • nonintoxicatingly adverb
  • unintoxicating adjective
  • ˈٴdz澱ˌپԲ adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of intoxicating1

First recorded in 1625–35; intoxicat(e) + -ing 2
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A true titan with the largest inflorescence on Earth it radiates an intoxicating perfume that has been described as a blend of dead fish, rotting cabbage and garlic.

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Monaco is the jewel in Formula 1's crown, an event that encapsulates the heady mix of glamour, danger, beauty and speed that makes the sport so intoxicating.

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You might land on something intoxicatingly close, but still frustratingly lacking.

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Respighi wrote of “The Epiphany” that he wanted frantic clamor and intoxicating noise, expressing the popular feeling “We are Romans, let us pass!”

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Infusing mostly rich, ethereal instrumentals with the music of her Spanish roots and Brazilian vibes, Casado, born in Spain, creates an intoxicating space to dwell and think.

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