Synonyms of intoxicating

intoxicating 1 of 2

adjective

as in breathtaking

causing great emotional or mental stimulation

naive, young men who had once regarded the thought of going off to war as an intoxicating notion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• breathtaking
• exciting
• interesting
• intriguing
• thrilling
• inspiring
• exhilarating
• electrifying
• electric
• gripping
• galvanizing
• provocative
• fascinating
• galvanic
• mind-blowing
• mind-bending
• stimulating
• rousing
• heart-stopping
• stirring
• mind-boggling
• tantalizing
• rip-roaring
• kicky
• absorbing
• lively
• riveting
• exhilarative
• enchanting
• engrossing
• hair-raising
• charged
• enthralling
• titillating
• spellbinding
• moving
• arresting
• touching
• poignant
• dynamic
• energetic
• high-voltage
• kinetic
• lusty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tedious
• boring
• tiresome
• unexciting
• dull
• monotonous
• uninteresting
• mind-numbing
• dreary
• humdrum

intoxicating

2 of 2

verb

present participle of intoxicate

1

as in thrilling

to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings

the stunning spectacle of this Las Vegas show is sure to intoxicate spectators

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thrilling
• exciting
• electrifying
• exhilarating
• intriguing
• titillating
• delighting
• galvanizing
• inspiring
• enchanting
• arousing
• turning on
• stimulating
• riveting
• captivating
• provoking
• mesmerizing
• charging
• bewitching
• charming
• interesting
• pumping up
• inciting
• tantalizing
• hypnotizing
• spellbinding
• enthralling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• boring
• tiring
• wearying
• discouraging
• palling
• jading
• disheartening
• demoralizing
• dispiriting
• dejecting

2

as in exciting

to fill with great joy

she was intoxicated by the news that she'd gotten the job of her dreams

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exciting
• exhilarating
• elating
• delighting
• enrapturing
• pleasing
• satisfying
• uplifting
• elevating
• transporting
• stimulating
• inspiring
• gratifying
• warming
• contenting
• commoving
• rejoicing
• gladdening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• depressing
• discouraging
• distressing
• demoralizing
• disheartening
• oppressing
• dispiriting
• saddening

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intoxicating

Adjective

Bennett was certain that the United States would soon embrace soccer—an intoxicating but tenuous idea that now reads as prescient. — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

The story is set in Miami’s most exclusive neighborhood, where a picture-perfect wife uncovers her husband’s double life – igniting a seductive power game that turns betrayal into the most intoxicating game of her life. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 18 June 2026

People who have worked at FIFA describe it as an intoxicating place. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

However, research on CBD and other non-intoxicating cannabis compounds still lags far behind the decades of study devoted to THC. — Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

The franchise’s first playoff experience since 2018 reminded Ducks fans why this sport at its best can be so intoxicating. — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 15 May 2026

As product categories mature and consumers become more sophisticated, demand is shifting toward non-intoxicating isolates and compounds that have specific therapeutic potential. — Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026

Each step further awakens the cacao into a fuller, more intoxicating version of itself. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 May 2026

Manufacturers must also provide a certificate of analysis confirming the product is 99% made up of non-intoxicating compounds, such as CBD or CBN. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026

Verb

This move, driven by concerns over youth access to intoxicating hemp, faces strong opposition from legitimate businesses who warn it will devastate the sector. — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Staying home might not readily provide the intoxicating beauty Emerson describes. — Isabel Fattal, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026

Inspired by Aztec temple offerings of tuberose, magnolia, plumeria, and marigold made at the altars of the gods, Flor y Canto fills a room with its intoxicating sillage. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 28 June 2026

The intoxicating pull of the manosphere – the hyper-online community led by men who tout misogynistic definitions of manliness – has given Glass a boisterous brigade of rivals. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 21 June 2026

The fantasy is intoxicating, but don’t solely focus on the potential. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026

Subtle key changes shift throughout and the song’s bridge is an intoxicating balance of burst and contraction. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 12 June 2026

As a lifelong yearner, that unbridled sense of hope is intoxicating. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026

The passion of the World Cup is intoxicating. — Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 12 June 2026