Entry Word: stimulating

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 causing great emotional or mental stimulation <enjoys the good food and stimulating conversation at his best friendʼs house> — see exciting 1
2 having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind <a brisk, stimulating walk on a bright, clear wintry day> — see tonic
3 serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction <an article containing a stimulating argument for raising the tax on gasoline> — see provocative