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in·tox·i·cate
I. \-kə̇]t, -ˌkā] usu ]d.+V\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English intoxicat, from Medieval Latin intoxicatus, past participle of intoxicare
1. obsolete : poisoned
2. archaic : excited or exhilarated beyond self-control by alcoholic drinks or to the point of enthusiasm or frenzy (as by pleasure) or stupefied by a narcotic
II. \-ˌkāt, usu -ād.+V\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Medieval Latin intoxicatus, past participle of intoxicare, from Latin in- in- (II) + toxicum poison — more at toxic
1. : poison
2.
a. : to excite or stupefy by alcoholic drinks or a narcotic especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished : make drunk : inebriate
b. : to excite to the point of enthusiasm, frenzy, or madness : elate strongly and often excessively
< found the idea intoxicating and ennobling >
< intoxicated with dreams of fortune — Van Wyck Brooks >
< intoxicated by success > |