intoxicating
adjective /ɪnˈtɒk.sɪ.keɪ.tɪŋ/
/-ˈtɑːk.sɪ.keɪ.t̬ɪŋ/ Definition
› If a drink is intoxicating, it makes you drunk if you have too much: intoxicating liquorDrunkenness and sobriety › An intoxicating experience or idea makes you feel excited and emotional: an intoxicating thoughtExciting and interesting
(Definition of intoxicating adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- absorbing adjective
- action-packed adjective
- arresting adjective
- barnstorming adjective
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- compulsive adjective
- dazzle verb
- dazzling adjective
- glittering adjective (EXCITING)
- interestingly adverb
- intriguing adjective
- juicy adjective (GOOD)
- meaty adjective (INTERESTING)
- mesmeric adjective
- mesmerizing adjective
- sexy adjective (INTERESTING)
- spellbinding adjective
- spicy adjective (EXCITING)
- stimulating adjective
- storming adjective
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Exciting and interesting
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