26984 words

intoxicating

3 definitions • 5 examples
1
(of a substance) able to make you lose some control of your actions or behaviour:

Examples:

He was charged with two counts of administering an intoxicating substance.
intoxicating liquor
2
(of an experience, etc.) making you feel excited, happy, and slightly out of control:

Examples:

They experienced the intoxicating power of the mob.
an intoxicating thought
3
making you feel happy, as if you are in a pleasant dream:

Examples:

After being cooped up in the overheated room all day, we took a stroll and found the fresh air intoxicating.

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