Intoxicating — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /in-ˈtäk-sə-ˌkāt/ in·tox·i·cate

Meaning & Definition of Intoxicating

Intoxicating (verb)

  1. to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
  2. to excite or elate to the point of enthusiasm or frenzy
  3. poison

Intoxicating (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. causing great emotional or mental stimulation

    "naive, young men who had once regarded the thought of going off to war as an intoxicating notion"

    similar: breathtaking, charged, electric, electrifying, exciting, exhilarating, exhilarative, galvanic, galvanizing, hair-raising, heart-stopping, inspiring, kicky, mind-bending, mind-blowing, mind-boggling, rip-roaring, rousing, stimulating, stirring, thrilling
    related: arresting, interesting, intriguing, provocative, tantalizing, titillating, absorbing, engrossing, gripping, riveting, moving, poignant, touching, enchanting, enthralling, fascinating, spellbinding, dynamic, energetic, high-voltage, kinetic, lively, lusty
    opposite: unexciting
    near: boring, mind-numbing, tedious, tiresome, dreary, dull, humdrum, monotonous, uninteresting

Intoxicating (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings

    "the stunning spectacle of this Las Vegas show is sure to intoxicate spectators"

    similar: charging, electrifying, exciting, exhilarating, galvanizing, pumping up, thrilling, titillating, turning on
    related: arousing, inciting, inspiring, provoking, stimulating, bewitching, captivating, charming, delighting, enchanting, enthralling, hypnotizing, mesmerizing, riveting, spellbinding, interesting, intriguing, tantalizing
    near: boring, jading, palling, tiring, wearying, dejecting, demoralizing, discouraging, disheartening, dispiriting

  2. to fill with great joy

    "she was intoxicated by the news that she'd gotten the job of her dreams"

    similar: elating, elevating, enrapturing, exhilarating, transporting
    related: commoving, exciting, inspiring, stimulating, uplifting, contenting, delighting, gladdening, gratifying, pleasing, rejoicing, satisfying, warming
    opposite: depressing
    near: demoralizing, discouraging, disheartening, dispiriting, distressing, oppressing, saddening

Related Entry: Intoxicate (verb)

Intoxicate is a different word from Intoxicating. The synonyms below are for intoxicate, not for intoxicating.

  1. to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings

    "the stunning spectacle of this Las Vegas show is sure to intoxicate spectators"

    similar: charge, electrify, excite, exhilarate, galvanize, pump up, thrill, titillate, turn on
    related: arouse, incite, inspire, provoke, stimulate, bewitch, captivate, charm, delight, enchant, enthrall, hypnotize, mesmerize, rivet, spellbind, interest, intrigue, tantalize
    near: bore, jade, pall, tire, weary, deject, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit

  2. to fill with great joy

    "she was intoxicated by the news that she'd gotten the job of her dreams"

    similar: elate, elevate, enrapture, exhilarate, transport
    related: commove, excite, inspire, stimulate, uplift, content, delight, gladden, gratify, please, rejoice, satisfy, warm
    opposite: depress
    near: demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit, distress, oppress, sadden

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Intoxicating

The most common words with a similar meaning to Intoxicating:

breathtaking, charged, electric, electrifying, exciting, exhilarating, exhilarative, galvanic, galvanizing, hair-raising, heart-stopping, inspiring, kicky, mind-bending, mind-blowing, mind-boggling, rip-roaring, rousing, stimulating, stirring, thrilling, charging, pumping up, titillating, turning on, elating, elevating, enrapturing, transporting

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Intoxicating

Words with the opposite meaning of Intoxicating:

unexciting, depressing

Related Words for Intoxicating

arresting, interesting, intriguing, provocative, tantalizing, absorbing, engrossing, gripping, riveting, moving, poignant, touching, enchanting, enthralling, fascinating, spellbinding, dynamic, energetic, high-voltage, kinetic, lively, lusty, arousing, inciting, provoking, bewitching, captivating, charming, delighting, hypnotizing

Near Antonyms of Intoxicating

boring, mind-numbing, tedious, tiresome, dreary, dull, humdrum, monotonous, uninteresting, jading, palling, tiring, wearying, dejecting, demoralizing, discouraging, disheartening, dispiriting, distressing, oppressing, saddening

Word Forms of Intoxicating

Inflections: intoxicated

Origin & Etymology of Intoxicating

Middle English, from Medieval Latin intoxicatus, past participle of intoxicare, from Latin in- + toxicum poison toxic

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Intoxicating

What does "Intoxicating" mean?

"Intoxicating" means to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Intoxicating"?

Other words for "Intoxicating" include breathtaking, charged, electric, electrifying, exciting, exhilarating, exhilarative and galvanic. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Intoxicating" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Intoxicating"?

There are 69 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Intoxicating". Common alternatives include breathtaking, charged, electric, electrifying, exciting, exhilarating, exhilarative, galvanic, galvanizing and hair-raising.

What is the opposite of "Intoxicating"?

Antonyms of "Intoxicating" include unexciting and depressing. Near antonyms include boring, mind-numbing, tedious and tiresome.

How do you use "Intoxicating" in a sentence?

Examples of "Intoxicating" in a sentence: "naive, young men who had once regarded the thought of going off to war as an intoxicating notion"; "the stunning spectacle of this Las Vegas show is sure to intoxicate spectators"; "she was intoxicated by the news that she'd gotten the job of her dreams".

Is "Intoxicating" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Intoxicating" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Intoxicating"?

"Intoxicating" is pronounced /in-ˈtäk-sə-ˌkāt/ and divided into syllables as in·tox·i·cate.

What is the origin of the word "Intoxicating"?

"Intoxicating" comes from Middle English, from Medieval Latin intoxicatus, past participle of intoxicare, from Latin in- + toxicum poison toxic. First known use: 15th century.