Intoxicating Definition & Meaning

intoxicating
adjective
  1. causing
  2. extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic

"Intoxicating" in song lyrics

See how intoxicating is used in real songs:

  • "My all natural beauty is intoxicating"
    Buddha Monk & Popa Wu f/ Babyface Fensta, Bash, Preacherman, Q-Plex — Send it Back
  • "Intoxicating, oh, so intoxicating"
    Lauryn Hill — The Sweetest Thing
  • "Your life is so intoxicating"
    Living Legends — Flawless

Usage tips for "intoxicating"

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