intoxicating

• Descreve algo tão emocionante, intenso ou agradável que provoca uma sensação de embriaguez, arrebatamento ou perda de clareza mental.

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.

   Embriagante

   • 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.

   Sinônimosalcoholichardpotentspirituousstrong

   Antônimosclarifyingsobering

2. Extremely exciting or exhilaratingB2formal

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

   Embriagador

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscaptivatingelectrifyingeuphoricexcitingexhilaratinginvigoratingrousingstimulatingthrilling

   Antônimosboringdepressingdullsobering

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de deixar alguém embriagado ou sob efeito de uma substância tóxica, ou, figuradamente, de excitar intensamente alguém, intoxicando-o de prazer, entusiasmo ou admiração.

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.

   Embriagar

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

   Sinônimosbewitchcaptivateelateenchantenraptureentranceexhilaratethrill

   Antônimosdejectdepressdiscouragedisheartendispirit

2. Make drunkB1formal

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

   Embriagar

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

   Sinônimosbefuddlebesotfuddleinebriatestupefy

   Antônimossober

3. Affect by a drug or substanceB1formalmedical

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

   Intoxicar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbefuddledopedruginebriatestupefy