1
as in to excite
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
the stunning spectacle of this Las Vegas show is sure to intoxicate spectators
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to delight
to fill with great joy
she was intoxicated by the news that she'd gotten the job of her dreams
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of intoxicate
Some commencement speakers even show up visibly intoxicated.
—
Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
The gleaming cube vase holds the light yet intoxicating scent.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
Stardom can be intoxicating, particularly for a player as young as De La Cruz.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 14 May 2026
That said, the actors kept me engaged, and the visuals are intoxicating thanks to gifted DP Jomo Fray, who brought such vitality and bruising intimacy to Nickel Boys.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for intoxicate
Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
The gleaming cube vase holds the light yet intoxicating scent.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
Stardom can be intoxicating, particularly for a player as young as De La Cruz.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 14 May 2026
That said, the actors kept me engaged, and the visuals are intoxicating thanks to gifted DP Jomo Fray, who brought such vitality and bruising intimacy to Nickel Boys.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for intoxicate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicate
Verb
-
First, lasers excite atoms into Rydberg states.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
-
That excites me because then the possibilities are endless.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
16 May 2026
Verb
-
SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
-
Good times with children will delight you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
Verb
-
The video plays behind the band in concert, a visual complement to the delectable groove, and its concept is one that Rhodes is thrilled to discuss.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
-
No visitor ever left the carnival less than thrilled.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Verb
-
This helped convince the administration to shift to their side, elating students, especially Simpson.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
-
The debate within the Democratic coalition is already bigger and louder, dividing moderates in swing states from progressives elated by Mamdani's rocket to victory in the nation's largest city.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Is the expectation to electrify the fence?—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
-
Oregon State's student section is going to be electrifying if only for the addition of this 7-foot-1 sophomore from Latvia.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
Verb
-
The show has enraptured New York, drawing rave reviews, nine Tony nominations, including best revival of a musical, and starry attendees, including Zendaya, Ian McKellen and Hugh Jackman.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
-
When Gundula leaves for a few weeks, Hannes tends the geranium in her absence, with a dedication that proves enrapturing for him, even transformative.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Intoxicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicate. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
