intoxicating

• Qualifie quelque chose de si excitant, puissant ou agréable qu'il provoque une sensation d'ivresse ou d'égarement de l'esprit.

Describes something that is so exciting, powerful, or pleasant that it makes you feel as if you are drunk or unable to think clearly.

1. Causing drunkennessB2formal

   Capable of making someone drunk or losing control of their faculties, typically referring to alcohol or drugs.

   Ivre, enivrant

   • The intoxicating effects of the wine were felt after just one glass.
   • He was arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicating substance.
   • The bar served several types of intoxicating liquors.

   Synonymesalcoholichardpotentspirituousstrong

   Antonymesclarifyingsobering

2. Extremely exciting or exhilaratingB2formal

   Producing a feeling of great excitement, happiness, or euphoria, similar to the effect of a drug.

   Ivre d'excitation

   • The intoxicating rhythm of the music made everyone dance.
   • She felt an intoxicating rush of freedom as she ran through the fields.
   • The scent of jasmine was intoxicating on the warm summer night.

   Synonymescaptivatingelectrifyingeuphoricexcitingexhilaratinginvigoratingrousingstimulatingthrilling

   Antonymesboringdepressingdullsobering

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de mettre quelqu'un dans un état d'ivresse ou d'excitation intense, ou de susciter un vif enthousiasme et un grand plaisir.

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone drunk, or to excite or exhilarate someone to a high degree.

1. Fill with exhilarationB2informal

   To fill someone with excitement, happiness, or enthusiasm.

   Enivrer d'exaltation

   • The music intoxicated the crowd with its energy.
   • She was intoxicated by the thrill of victory.
   • The beauty of the sunset intoxicated them completely.

   Synonymesbewitchcaptivateelateenchantenraptureentranceexhilaratethrill

   Antonymesdejectdepressdiscouragedisheartendispirit

2. Make drunkB1formal

   To cause someone to be under the influence of alcohol, resulting in loss of control.

   Enivrer

   • The strong wine quickly intoxicated him.
   • He was intoxicated after only two drinks.
   • The party guests became intoxicated as the night went on.

   Synonymesbefuddlebesotfuddleinebriatestupefy

   Antonymessober

3. Affect by a drug or substanceB1formalmedical

   To have a stimulating or stupefying effect on someone, typically through a chemical substance.

   Intoxiquer (par une substance)

   • The drug can intoxicate users and impair judgment.
   • Some plants contain substances that intoxicate animals.
   • He was intoxicated by the fumes from the chemical spill.

   Synonymesbefuddledopedruginebriatestupefy