intoxicating
|in-tox-i-cat-ing|
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/ɪnˈtɑksɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/
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/ɪnˈtɒksɪˌkeɪtɪŋ/
(intoxicate)
under influence
Etymology
'intoxicating' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'intoxicare,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'toxicare' meant 'to poison.'
'intoxicare' transformed into the Old French word 'intoxiquer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'intoxicate' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to poison or make drunk,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'causing excitement or exhilaration.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
causing or capable of causing intoxication.
The wine had an intoxicating aroma.
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Adjective 2
exciting or exhilarating.
The view from the top of the mountain was intoxicating.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45