intoxicating
Thrillingly affecting senses
Intoxicating means capable of causing intoxication—literally through alcohol or drugs, figuratively through intense pleasure or excitement.
An intoxicating perfume overwhelms the senses.
Intoxicating power corrupts judgment like drink.
The intoxicating rush of victory.
The word implies something so potent it impairs clear thinking.
Deeply holding one's attention
- mesmerizingCompletely capturing one's attention
- bewitchingPowerfully and mysteriously charming
- enchantingDelightfully attractive, spellbinding
- spellbindingCompletely capturing one's attention
entrancing · beguiling · enthralling · hypnotic · irresistible · seductive · tantalizing · magnetic
Apt to intoxicate
- fragrancePleasing olfactory quality
- perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
- scentAirborne odor detected
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
aroma · redolence · pungent · potent · overpowering · musky · floral · spicy
Intensely exciting
- electrifyingIntensely thrilling or stimulating
- invigoratingImparting fresh energy
- excitingArousing eager interest
- energizingImparting renewed vitality
stimulating · rousing · stirring · breathtaking · dizzying · heady · rush · adrenaline
Short-lived intense attraction
- passionIntense emotional drive
- desireIntense wanting
- ardorIntense emotional warmth
- longingIntense, persistent desire
swoon · lovesick · besotted · smitten · enamored · rapture · yearning · adoration
captivating
Deeply holding one's attention
- mesmerizingCompletely capturing one's attention
- bewitchingPowerfully and mysteriously charming
- enchantingDelightfully attractive, spellbinding
spellbinding · entrancing · beguiling · enthralling · hypnotic · irresistible · seductive · tantalizing · magnetic · ravishing
heady
Apt to intoxicate
bouquet · aroma · redolence · pungent · potent · overpowering · musky · floral · spicy · woody
thrilling
Intensely exciting
- electrifyingIntensely thrilling or stimulating
- invigoratingImparting fresh energy
- excitingArousing eager interest
energizing · stimulating · rousing · stirring · breathtaking · dizzying · heady · rush · adrenaline · euphoric
infatuation
Short-lived intense attraction
longing · swoon · lovesick · besotted · smitten · enamored · rapture · yearning · adoration · devotion
narcotic
Addictive sedative drug
- hallucinogenicCausing sensory distortions
- psychedelicInducing altered perception
- opiateSedative narcotic drug
sedative · stimulant · euphoria · high · trip · dazed · stupor · delirious · addictive · substance
inebriated
Intoxicated by alcohol
sloshed · plastered · boozy · hangover · stagger · slurred · liquor · whiskey · vodka · wine
- Drug Traitsaddictive, potent, sedative, narcotic, analgesic
- seductionseduction, seductive, allure, beguilement, enticement
- captivatingcaptivating, fascinating, compelling, mesmerizing, hypnotic
- lovingloving, adoring, affectionate, amorous, caring
- tasting notessmooth, dry, sweet, bitter, bold
- floral adjectivesfragrant, blooming, floral, flowery, petaled
intoxicatingsobering
Prompting serious reflection
nonalcoholic · non-alcoholic · nonintoxicating · unintoxicating · detoxifying
intoxicatingboring
Failing to engage interest
dull · sobering · tedious · dreary · monotonous
intoxicatingsobering
Prompting serious reflection
clarifying · grounding · saddening · disenchanting · disillusioning
- public intoxicationInebriation in shared spaces
- water intoxicationDangerous electrolyte dilution from overdrinking
- alcohol intoxicationBodily impairment from drinking
intoxication, intoxications, intoxicatingly, nonintoxicating