intoxicating
US /ɪnˈtɑːk.sɪ.keɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ɪnˈtɑːk.sɪ.keɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
1.
bedwelmend, opwindend
causing exhilaration or excitement
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The freedom of the open road was an intoxicating feeling.
De vrijheid van de open weg was een bedwelmend gevoel.
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Her beauty was utterly intoxicating.
Haar schoonheid was volkomen bedwelmend.
2.
bedwelmend, verdovend
causing someone to lose control of their faculties or behavior
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The strong liquor had an intoxicating effect on him.
De sterke drank had een bedwelmend effect op hem.
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The fumes were so intoxicating that he felt dizzy.
De dampen waren zo bedwelmend dat hij duizelig werd.