intoxicating

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Definition

Something is intoxicating if it makes you feel extremely excited, happy, or even dizzy, like the effect of alcohol. It can describe drinks or powerful feelings, sights, or experiences.

Usage & Nuances

Often formal or literary, 'intoxicating' is used both literally for alcohol and figuratively for powerful feelings (like 'intoxicating perfume', 'intoxicating beauty', 'intoxicating freedom'). Not usually used for mild pleasures—it's for overwhelming sensations.

Example Sentences

The smell of the flowers was intoxicating.

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Many find her voice intoxicating.

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The drink was so strong it felt intoxicating.

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The freedom she felt traveling alone was absolutely intoxicating.

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Something about his laughter is just so intoxicating—it makes everyone smile.

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Standing at the top of the mountain, the view was intoxicating.

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