Is intoxicating a good or bad word?

Question

I have no idea why I'm even thinking about it much less asking it but whatever. So what is it?

Answer 1

when alcohol has intoxicated me to a point that i cannot make responsible, rational decisions, it is a bad thing

when the smell of YOU intoxicates me, i am so enthralled that i cannot make rational decisions on anything else, since i cannot seem to pay much attention to anything that is not physically you
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if you mean to know the actual meaning of the word, that would be something that causes a chemical change within, usually used with some type of poisoning such as alcohol

Answer 2

Neither one. It's just a word. How you use it is how it will be interpreted. An intoxicating beauty is a good thing. an intoxicated person could be good or bad. Some times I like to get intoxicated. But if I was driving it would be a bad thing.

Answer 3

Intoxication is a bad state to be in, but the word intoxicating, in itself, is neither good, nor bad, but neutral.

Answer 4

Now if you use the word in a context not involving alcohol it can be a good word.

For example

I found her perfume to be intoxicating.

Answer 5

It's sort of bad, it depends on how intoxicated a person is. Basically, intoxicated means drunk on alcohol.

Answer 6

Intoxicating is a descriptor neither good or bad.

1. to affect temporarily with diminished physical and mental control by means of alcoholic liquor, a drug, or another substance, esp. to excite or stupefy with liquor.
2. to make enthusiastic; elate strongly, as by intoxicants; exhilarate: The prospect of success intoxicated him.

Answer 7

It is often used in reference to over indulgence in alcohol, but can also mean a person is "drunk" or made witless by someones beauty as in, {I'm intoxicated by your charms.} Essentially it can be used with anything you wish to express great admiration for or enjoyment of.

Answer 8

Words are neither good nor bad. Whether they are used to cause pain or joy, intentionally or otherwise, that says something about the speaker/writer. Words are simply used to enable communication and understanding. Use them wisely and communication will make the world a better place.

Intoxicating can refer to substance use/abuse, or it can relate to a sense of headiness caused by like flowers, perfume, etc.

Answer 9

uh ya kinda random but what the heck lol its not good i can tell ya that - under the influence of drugs or alcohol is when your intoxicated

Answer 10

it can be a good word if used as a compliment...if someone says you are intoxicating, it could mean your presence drives someone out of his/her mind, sorta...