Intoxicating drink contains alcohol and can make you drunk.
[formal]
...intoxicating liquor.
2. adjective
If you describe something as intoxicating, you mean that it makes you feel a strong sense of excitement or happiness.
[literary]
...the intoxicating fragrance of lilies.
The music is pulsating and the atmosphere is intoxicating.
Synonyms: exciting, thrilling, stimulating, sexy [informal] More Synonyms of intoxicating
More Synonyms of intoxicating
intoxicating in British English
(ɪnˈtɒksɪˌkeɪtɪŋ)
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
Derived forms
intoxicatingly (inˈtoxiˌcatingly)
adverb
Examples of 'intoxicating' in a sentence
intoxicating
As much as Dutiful did, I longed to plunge back into that intoxicating current.
Robin Hobb THE GOLDEN FOOL: BOOK TWO OF THE TAWNY MAN (2002)
Plus he had the law on his side, and a delicious, intoxicating sense of his own efficiency.
Daisy Waugh TEN STEPS TO HAPPINESS (2002)
My brain haemorrhages with intoxicating images of Virginie's stocking tops.
Alex George LOVE YOU MADLY (2002)
1 (adjective)
intoxicating liquor
Synonyms
alcoholic
tea, coffee, and alcoholic beverages
strong
It's a good strong flavour, without being overpowering.
intoxicant
spirituous
inebriant
2 (adjective)
The music is pulsating and the atmosphere intoxicating.
Synonyms
exciting
the most exciting adventure of their lives
thrilling
a thrilling encounter with wildlife in its natural state
stimulating
The atmosphere was always stimulating.
sexy (informal)
heady
in the heady days of their summer travels
exhilarating
It was the most exhilarating experience of my life.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of exhilarating
Definition
causing strong feelings of excitement and happiness
It was the most exhilarating experience of my life.
Synonyms
exciting,
thrilling,
stimulating,
breathtaking,
cheering,
exalting,
enlivening,
invigorating,
gladdening,
vitalizing,
exhilarant
in the sense of heady
Definition
(of an experience or period of time) extremely exciting
in the heady days of their summer travels
Synonyms
exciting,
thrilling,
stimulating,
exhilarating,
overwhelming,
intoxicating
in the sense of stimulating
Definition
inspiring new ideas or enthusiasm
The atmosphere was always stimulating.
Synonyms
exciting,
inspiring,
stirring,
provoking,
intriguing,
rousing,
provocative,
exhilarating,
thought-provoking,
galvanic
Nearby words of
intoxicating
intone
intoxicate
intoxicated
intoxicating
intoxication
intractability
intractable
Related terms of
intoxicating
intoxicate
Synonyms of 'intoxicating'
intoxicating
Explore 'intoxicating' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of strong
Definition
having a powerful taste or smell
It's a good strong flavour, without being overpowering.
Synonyms
highly-flavoured,
hot,
spicy,
piquant,
biting,
sharp,
heady,
overpowering,
intoxicating,
highly-seasoned
in the sense of thrilling
a thrilling encounter with wildlife in its natural state