The Opposite(Antonym) of “nonintoxicating”
The antonyms of nonintoxicating are intoxicating and inebriating. These words describe the effect that a substance has on a person's mind and body. Nonintoxicating means that a substance does not cause a person to become drunk or high, while intoxicating and inebriating mean that a substance does have this effect.
Explore all Antonyms of “nonintoxicating”
Definitions and Examples of intoxicating, inebriating
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having the ability to cause a person to become drunk or high.
Example
The bartender warned him that the drink was intoxicating and that he should drink it slowly.
Having the ability to cause a person to become drunk or intoxicated.
Example
The smell of the wine was so strong that it was inebriating.
Key Differences: intoxicating vs inebriating
- 1Intoxicating and inebriating have similar meanings and can be used interchangeably.
- 2Nonintoxicating is the opposite of both intoxicating and inebriating and means that a substance does not cause a person to become drunk or high.
Effective Usage of intoxicating, inebriating
- 1Health and Safety: Use these words to describe the effects of substances on the body and to warn others about the dangers of intoxication.
- 2Legal Matters: Use these words to describe the legal status of substances and to differentiate between legal and illegal substances.
- 3Personal Choices: Use these words to express personal preferences for substances and to make informed decisions about their use.
Remember this!
The antonyms of nonintoxicating are intoxicating and inebriating. Use these words to describe the effects of substances on the body, to warn others about the dangers of intoxication, to differentiate between legal and illegal substances, and to make informed decisions about personal choices.
