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Definition of intoxicating

intoxicating

/ɪnˈtɑːk.sɪ.keɪ.tɪŋ/
in · tox · i · cat · ing
Adverb:intoxicatingly
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• adjective

1

Exhilarating, thrilling, or overwhelmingly stimulating to the senses or emotions.

Example

"The garden was filled with the intoxicating fragrance of blooming jasmine on the warm summer evening."

2

Capable of causing inebriation or drunkenness when consumed, especially because of alcohol content.

Example

"The local regulations strictly prohibit the sale of intoxicating beverages to minors."

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• Rhymes for intoxicating

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intoxicant
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intoxicated
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intoxicatingly
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intracoastal

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb intoxicate, from Medieval Latin intoxicatus ('poisoned'), which goes back to Ancient Greek toxikon ('arrow poison'), from toxon ('bow'). The sense shifted from literal poisoning to the inebriating effects of alcohol in the 16th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Intoxicating. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/intoxicating
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