Intoxifying: meaning, definitions and examples
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intoxifying
[ ɪnˈtɒksɪfaɪɪŋ ]
describing effects
Causing someone to become intoxicated or drunk.
Synonyms
inebriating, intoxicated, intoxicating
Examples of usage
- She had a few sips of the intoxicifying drink and soon felt a pleasant buzz.
- The intoxicifying aroma of the wine filled the room.
describing allure
Having a captivating or seductive effect.
Synonyms
alluring, captivating, seductive
Examples of usage
- The intoxicifying beauty of the sunset left everyone in awe.
- Her intoxicifying gaze made it hard for him to look away.
Translations
Translations of the word "intoxifying" in other languages:
🇵🇹 intoxicante
🇮🇳 नशा करनेवाला
🇩🇪 berauschend
🇮🇩 memabukkan
🇺🇦 п'янкий
🇵🇱 odurzający
🇯🇵 酩酊させる
🇫🇷 enivrant
🇪🇸 intoxicante
🇹🇷 sarhoş edici
🇰🇷 취하게 하는
🇸🇦 مُسْكِر
🇨🇿 omamný
🇸🇰 omamný
🇨🇳 令人陶醉的
🇸🇮 opojno
🇮🇸 vímuefni
🇰🇿 мас болған
🇬🇪 მთვრალი
🇦🇿 sərxoş edici
🇲🇽 intoxicante
Word origin
The word 'intoxifying' is derived from the verb 'intoxicate', which comes from the Late Latin word 'intoxicatus', meaning 'poisoned'. It was first used in the early 17th century to describe the state of being affected by a toxic substance. Over time, the word evolved to also encompass the idea of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as well as having a captivating or seductive effect.