Intoxicating
adjective
Something that makes you excited, happy and lose control.
The atmosphere in the concert was intoxicating.
Often appears as...
- intoxicating atmosphere
- intoxicating effect
adjective
Containing alcohol or drugs that can make you lose clear thinking or control.
The intoxicating smell of the wine overwhelmed him.
Often appears as...
- intoxicating substance
- intoxicating drink
adjective
Something that makes you excited, happy and lose control.
The atmosphere in the concert was intoxicating.
Often appears as...
- intoxicating atmosphere
- intoxicating effect
adjective
Containing alcohol or drugs that can make you lose clear thinking or control.
The intoxicating smell of the wine overwhelmed him.
Often appears as...
- intoxicating substance
- intoxicating drink
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Describes events or experiences that emotionally stir people, often positively.
Her speech was so intoxicating that everyone felt inspired.
Pro Tip 2/3Overwhelming Sensation
Used to express strong feelings of enthusiasm or joy from an experience.
The view from the mountaintop was intoxicating.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to describe a non-physical effect that's thrilling.
The idea of traveling the world is intoxicating to me.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Describes events or experiences that emotionally stir people, often positively.
Her speech was so intoxicating that everyone felt inspired.
Pro Tip 2/3Overwhelming Sensation
Used to express strong feelings of enthusiasm or joy from an experience.
The view from the mountaintop was intoxicating.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to describe a non-physical effect that's thrilling.
The idea of traveling the world is intoxicating to me.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Describes events or experiences that emotionally stir people, often positively.
Her speech was so intoxicating that everyone felt inspired.
Pro Tip 2/3Overwhelming Sensation
Used to express strong feelings of enthusiasm or joy from an experience.
The view from the mountaintop was intoxicating.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to describe a non-physical effect that's thrilling.
The idea of traveling the world is intoxicating to me.
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Video examples
Justice for gem miners ...
once a colored gemstone pocket is found there's usually a by a broker waiting to buy the stones sometimes it's exploitative ly low prices and using questionable tactics such as plying the miner with intoxicating substances to
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What commercialization...
where almost all of the medicinal properties lie it's an incredibly fascinating part of the plant with real potential to help people it also is totally non intoxicating you could take a bath in
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Inside Bud's Beer...
intoxicating effect for that anheuser-busch still needs to employ trillions of tiny specially skilled workers to do the most important job in the brewery
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Why do we love? A...
Ah, romantic love - beautiful and intoxicating, heartbreaking and soul-crushing, often all at the same time.
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Sneaky Orchid Tricks a...
the orchid's imitation is even more intoxicating it seems than the real thing
Video examples
Justice for gem miners ...
once a colored gemstone pocket is found there's usually a by a broker waiting to buy the stones sometimes it's exploitative ly low prices and using questionable tactics such as plying the miner with intoxicating substances to
Video examples
What commercialization...
where almost all of the medicinal properties lie it's an incredibly fascinating part of the plant with real potential to help people it also is totally non intoxicating you could take a bath in
Video examples
Inside Bud's Beer...
intoxicating effect for that anheuser-busch still needs to employ trillions of tiny specially skilled workers to do the most important job in the brewery
Video examples
Why do we love? A...
Ah, romantic love - beautiful and intoxicating, heartbreaking and soul-crushing, often all at the same time.
Video examples
Sneaky Orchid Tricks a...
the orchid's imitation is even more intoxicating it seems than the real thing
Example 1 of 5
Quote examples
Rachel Nichols
American Actress
There's something about the darkness that I find unavoidably intoxicating. The knowledge that other people are sleeping and, therefore, unavailable to ruin my solitude, makes me more peaceful than I am during the day.
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Paul G. Tremblay
American Author
The feeling of having no choice or no say is a fear of mine, partly because the idea of loosening oneself from the burden and responsibility of choice and consequence is so intoxicating.
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner
American Actor
Being a celebrity can be very intoxicating and very addicting. And I've always been afraid of that, because I've grown up post-almost every child star out there who has gone wayward.
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Mahesh Bhatt
Indian Director
Making a film is very gratifying and intoxicating. It does great things to your self-esteem, but pushing people and mentoring them to their full potential is far more fulfilling.
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Terri Irwin
American Scientist
I couldn't hold a candle to how adventurous Steve was. He found life intoxicating, and he was just in awe of every living creature.
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Amy Ryan
American Actress
I will admit, it's so intoxicating working with Steve Carrell. Creatively and professionally.
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Jason Kilar
American Businessman
There's nothing more intoxicating than doing big, bold things.
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Corey Hart
Canadian Musician
Money, celebrity and power can be very intoxicating.
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Kangana Ranaut
Indian Actress
Freedom of being alone is intoxicating.
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Chris Pratt
American Actor
Celebrity is intoxicating.
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Rachel Nichols
American Actress
There's something about the darkness that I find unavoidably intoxicating. The knowledge that other people are sleeping and, therefore, unavailable to ruin my solitude, makes me more peaceful than I am during the day.
Quote examples
Paul G. Tremblay
American Author
The feeling of having no choice or no say is a fear of mine, partly because the idea of loosening oneself from the burden and responsibility of choice and consequence is so intoxicating.
Quote examples
Malcolm-Jamal Warner
American Actor
Being a celebrity can be very intoxicating and very addicting. And I've always been afraid of that, because I've grown up post-almost every child star out there who has gone wayward.
Quote examples
Mahesh Bhatt
Indian Director
Making a film is very gratifying and intoxicating. It does great things to your self-esteem, but pushing people and mentoring them to their full potential is far more fulfilling.
Quote examples
Terri Irwin
American Scientist
I couldn't hold a candle to how adventurous Steve was. He found life intoxicating, and he was just in awe of every living creature.
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Amy Ryan
American Actress
I will admit, it's so intoxicating working with Steve Carrell. Creatively and professionally.
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Jason Kilar
American Businessman
There's nothing more intoxicating than doing big, bold things.
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Corey Hart
Canadian Musician
Money, celebrity and power can be very intoxicating.
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Kangana Ranaut
Indian Actress
Freedom of being alone is intoxicating.
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Chris Pratt
American Actor
Celebrity is intoxicating.
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