Intoxicating Meaning

/ˌɪˈntɑksɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/
B2

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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adjAble to intoxicate; an intoxicant.

"intoxicating liquor"

adjVery exciting and stimulating, like alcohol or some other stimulant.

"intoxicating speech"

verbpresent participle and gerund of intoxicate

This wine's very intoxicating.
He gave off an intoxicating scent.
The aroma of the wine was intoxicating to Adriano.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The strong smell of the flowers had an almost ____ effect on everyone in the room.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The garden was filled with the ____ scent of jasmine, which attracted many bees and butterflies.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The strong smell of the flowers had an almost ____ effect on everyone in the room.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The garden was filled with the ____ scent of jasmine, which attracted many bees and butterflies.

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