Intoxicating

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɑksɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/

Definitions of intoxicating

adjective causing someone to feel excited or exhilarated

Example Sentences

A1 The smell of fresh flowers is intoxicating.

A2 The music at the party was so intoxicating that everyone started dancing.

B1 The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely intoxicating.

B2 The taste of the exotic cocktail was truly intoxicating.

C1 The performance of the orchestra was mesmerizing and intoxicating.

C2 The novel had an intoxicating plot that kept me hooked until the end.

Examples of intoxicating in a Sentence

formal The aroma of the flowers was truly intoxicating.

informal That perfume is so intoxicating, I can't get enough of it.

slang The music at the party was absolutely intoxicating.

figurative Her smile was so intoxicating, it captivated everyone in the room.

Grammatical Forms of intoxicating

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

Origin and Evolution of intoxicating

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

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

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'intoxicating' has evolved to refer to substances that cause excitement or euphoria when consumed, rather than just being associated with poison or drunkenness.