Intoxicate

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɑksɪˌkeɪt/

Definitions of intoxicate

verb to affect someone by alcohol or drugs, making them unable to think or behave normally

Example Sentences

A1 The strong smell of alcohol can intoxicate a person.

A2 She felt intoxicated after drinking too much wine at the party.

B1 The music and atmosphere of the club intoxicated him with a sense of euphoria.

B2 The beauty of the landscape intoxicated the artist, inspiring a new series of paintings.

C1 The power of his words and charisma intoxicated the audience, leaving them in awe.

C2 The scent of the flowers in the garden intoxicated her senses, transporting her to a state of pure bliss.

Examples of intoxicate in a Sentence

formal The strong scent of the flowers seemed to intoxicate her senses.

informal I think that new cocktail is going to intoxicate me pretty quickly.

slang That party last night really had me intoxicated.

figurative The beauty of the sunset seemed to intoxicate everyone who witnessed it.

Grammatical Forms of intoxicate

• past tense: intoxicated
• plural: intoxicates
• comparative: more intoxicated
• superlative: most intoxicated
• present tense: intoxicates
• future tense: will intoxicate
• perfect tense: has intoxicated
• continuous tense: is intoxicating
• singular: intoxicate
• positive degree: intoxicated
• infinitive: intoxicate
• gerund: intoxicating
• participle: intoxicated

Origin and Evolution of intoxicate

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'intoxicate' originated from the Latin word 'intoxicatus', which means 'poisoned' or 'drunk'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'intoxicate' has evolved to not only refer to being drunk from alcohol but also to describe a state of excitement or euphoria caused by various substances or experiences.