INTOXICATE means to make drunk or to excite or exhilarate beyond self-control. This powerful 10-letter word captures both physical inebriation and metaphorical states of overwhelming excitement or enthusiasm.
Yes. INTOXICATE is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 19 points in Scrabble, 21 in Words With Friends and 20 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | I | N | T | O | X | I | C | A | T | E | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| Words With Friends | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| Wordfeud | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
INTOXICATE is a verb that describes the process of inducing a state of diminished physical and mental control, typically through alcohol or drugs. However, the word extends far beyond substances to encompass any experience that overwhelms the senses or emotions.
In its primary sense, to intoxicate means to administer substances that impair normal functioning. Alcohol is the most common intoxicant, affecting judgment, coordination, and inhibitions. The legal and social implications of intoxication have shaped laws, cultural norms, and public health policies worldwide.
Beyond physical inebriation, intoxicate beautifully captures states of overwhelming emotion or sensation. We speak of being intoxicated by love, success, power, or beauty. This metaphorical usage suggests a loss of rational control similar to chemical intoxication but driven by intense positive experiences.
INTOXICATE has a fascinating etymology that literally means "to poison." It derives from the Medieval Latin "intoxicatus," past participle of "intoxicare," meaning "to poison."
Anagrams: EXCITATION
Hooks: no front hooks; back INTOXICATED, INTOXICATES.
Words inside INTOXICATE: 210 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: EXCITATIONANTITOXICEXACTIONEXCITANTTOXICANTCONTEXTEXCITONEXOTICAEXTINCTINEXACTTAXITICANOXIC. See all words from INTOXICATE.