I. ə̇n.ˈtäksə̇kənt, -sēk- noun
Etymology: Medieval Latin intoxicant-, intoxicans, present participle of intoxicare
: something that intoxicates : an intoxicating agent ; especially : an alcoholic drink
felt he should abstain from the use of intoxicants
II. adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin intoxicant-, intoxicans, present participle of intoxicare
: intoxicating
the drink was warm and intoxicant
the air comes up from the heights, fine and intoxicant — Sacheverell Sitwell
• in·tox·i·cant·ly adverb