intoxicate

verb

in-ˈtäk-sə-ˌkāt How to pronounce intoxicate (audio)
Definition of intoxicatenext
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

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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

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Recent Examples of intoxicate Cameron Garcia, 32, was found guilty on five counts of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office announced in a news release. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026 Two House lawmakers on Wednesday introduced bipartisan legislation to federally regulate hemp products, including those with the intoxicating cannabinoid THC. — A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 For this bestseller, imagine strolling into a high-end members’ club, with intoxicating incense drawing you through the door. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 July 2026 Jesus Cancino Garcia, 27, pleaded no contest to a charge of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated in the October 2023 crash that killed 23-year-old Anjali Nand. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for intoxicate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intoxicate
  1. excite
  2. delight
  3. thrill
  4. elate
  5. electrify
  6. enrapture
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  • Moments like the one below against Eintracht Frankfurt should excite Madrid fans.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • Crow’s theory is that some of his preferred candidates—Marine drill sergeants, federal prosecutors—are more likely to excite those who are down on both parties.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 27 July 2026
Definition of excite
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  • Mitchell entered the theater just after the clip ended and was delighted by the immersive effects.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 19 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, across the street, The Hitch General Store delights visitors with nostalgic treats such as Goo Goo Clusters, Moon Pies, jams, honey, and classic bottled sodas.
    — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of delight
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  • Together with our partners at the BBC, we are thrilled to be working with the dream team of David, Lenny, Claire, Matthew and Element Pictures to bring this beautiful love story to life.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 July 2026
  • For its part, Netflix has not been thrilled with Afram’s response to the situation either.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 July 2026
Definition of thrill
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  • There were decisions that would elate or devastate players.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 24 May 2026
  • This helped convince the administration to shift to their side, elating students, especially Simpson.
    — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Definition of elate
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  • The Three Lions held Argentina off the scoresheet for 85 minutes, but Lionel Messi sparked another electrifying come-from-behind win.
    — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026
  • For the latest generation—the sixth since 1994—all RAV4s are electrified.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
Definition of electrify
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  • And the noise that this is making is something that is a cacophony of the world enraptured.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
  • The world was enraptured by Kennedy and Bessette (portrayed on the series by Sarah Pidgeon), who were constantly trailed by the paparazzi and scrutinized by the tabloid media.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Definition of enrapture

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