Intoxicating/ɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪtɪŋ/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact Describes events or experiences that emotionally stir people, often positively. Her speech was so intoxicating that everyone felt inspired. Pro Tip 2/3Overwhelming Sensation Used to express strong feelings of enthusiasm or joy from an experience. The view from the mountaintop was intoxicating. Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use Often used metaphorically to describe a non-physical effect that's thrilling. The idea of traveling the world is intoxicating to me.