noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Literal intoxication from alcohol or drugs. Less common in everyday speech than 酔い, but used in formal or literary contexts.
彼は酒に陶酔して、正体をなくした。
He became intoxicated with alcohol and lost consciousness.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
fascination; rapture; being carried away
Figurative intoxication: being deeply absorbed, fascinated, or enraptured by something such as art, music, or an idea. Often used with に陶酔する.
彼女は美しい音楽に陶酔した。
She was enraptured by the beautiful music.
成功に陶酔して、周りが見えなくなった。
He became intoxicated with success and lost sight of his surroundings.