intoxicating

CEFRB2

/ˌɪˈntɑksɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Making someone feel excited, delighted, or unable to think clearly.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    present participle and gerund of intoxicate

Examples

  • The aroma of the wine was intoxicating to Adriano.

  • He gave off an intoxicating scent.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Very exciting and stimulating, like alcohol or some other stimulant.

  2. Able to intoxicate; an intoxicant.

More examples

In context

  • This wine's very intoxicating.

  • intoxicating liquor

  • intoxicating product

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The strong smell of the flowers had an almost blank effect on everyone in the room.

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