INTOXICATING Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

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

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

intoxicating

2 of 2

verb

present participle of intoxicate

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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 intoxicating

Adjective

Each step further awakens the cacao into a fuller, more intoxicating version of itself. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 May 2026 People who have worked at FIFA describe it as an intoxicating place. — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 1 June 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 Topical products like creams, lotions and balms can still be sold as well, along with non-intoxicating CBD products that fall within the legal threshold. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 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 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 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 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

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 The passion of the World Cup is intoxicating. — Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 12 June 2026 As a lifelong yearner, that unbridled sense of hope is intoxicating. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026 The fantasy is intoxicating, but don’t solely focus on the potential. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 June 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 Naples also happens to be the birthplace of pizza and offers an intoxicating mix of history and culture, making the cost of the Aperol Spritz just an additional bonus to visiting. — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 23 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicating

Adjective

Set high above the town with breathtaking sea views from all 27 suites and 13 private villas (which are individually staffed), La Réserve offers serenity and discretion—all while being just a few minutes' drive from Pampelonne Beach.

— Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
As Americans reflect on our 250-year history as a sovereign nation, there's no better time to appreciate the breathtaking natural beauty the country offers.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of breathtaking

Verb

Major Wilson, 17, has been around horses most of his life and now spends much of his time helping younger riders get ready, showing them how to saddle their horses without exciting them.

— Jhair Romero, Houston Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026
For Harrington and her husband Dante, the thought of triplets was shocking but exciting all the same.

— Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025

Definition of exciting

Adjective

One interesting trend is that this tournament will feature some very good tight ends, a position that has become increasingly important in college football and the NFL but not so much in high school football in the era of spread offenses.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
But perhaps the most interesting aspect of this news is the potential military applications for this new engine.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026

Definition of interesting

Verb

This electrifying new production celebrates the women who dared to be bold, courageous, and wholly themselves—and in doing so, became truly iconic.

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026
Alex Freeman emerged as a breakout star of this young World Cup, scoring an electrifying goal in America’s big win over Australia last week.

— David K. Li, NBC news, 25 June 2026

Definition of electrifying

Verb

For the most part, the entries have been purely exhilarating stuff.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
Set at an ancient castle deep in the Scottish Highlands, contestants work together on a series of exhilarating missions to build a prize fund worth up to $250,000.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026

Definition of exhilarating

Adjective

This July will include an intriguing mix of madcap comedies, sweeping action epics and independent fare hoping to get as many viewers into theaters — or in front of their televisions — as possible.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 6 July 2026
But there are some very intriguing narratives in play after the genre of TV went through a renaissance this year.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 6 July 2026

Definition of intriguing

Browse Nearby Words

intoxicates

intoxicating

intoxication

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Intoxicating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intoxicating. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of intoxicating

adjective

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on intoxicating

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

perfunctory

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

One-Word Oxymorons: Bittersweet, Spendthrift, and More

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes