1. Causing intoxication, e.g. due to alcohol or drugs
   "an intoxicating drink";
   - intoxicant
    
2. Extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic
   "The intoxicating aroma of success filled the air";
   - heady

1. Make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
   "The strong punch quickly intoxicated the party guests";
   - soak, inebriate
    
2. Have an intoxicating effect on, of a drug
   "The new medication intoxicated the patient, causing dizziness"
    
3. Fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
   "Music can intoxicate your spirits";
   - elate, lift up, uplift, pick up

See also: alcoholic, exciting

Type of: affect, excite, poison, shake, shake up, stir

Encyclopedia: Intoxicating