stimulating

adjective

stim·u·lat·ing ˈstim-yə-ˌlā-tiŋ

Synonyms of stimulating next

: producing stimulation: such as

: enjoyably exciting or interesting

a very stimulating experience/environment

a stimulating discussion

"There is nothing more stimulating than a case where everything goes against you."—

Arthur Conan Doyle

: acting as a stimulant : producing increased energy or alertness

When nicotine reaches the brain it mimics the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which has a stimulating effect.—

Laura Mansnerus

They gave strong narcotic or stimulating drugs indiscriminately …—

John Laffin

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web From there, the intermittent audience participation — including a potent thought exercise with the pencil and paper — is optional but, for those who take part, emotionally stimulating. —

Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2023 Songs with slower tempos tend to reduce heart rate and respiration while faster music can be more stimulating. —

Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 6 Apr. 2023 Bar Spero is experiential, stimulating, unexpected. —

Alyson Sheppard, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2022 Before dozing off, dim the light and avoid entertainment that’s too stimulating, as well as the blue light that emits from smart devices. —

Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2022 This is one activity that is fun, mentally stimulating, creative, and doesn't even involve Halloween candy. —

Olivia Muenter, Woman's Day, 7 July 2022 Coincidentally, that aligns with the rapid expansion of Hyundai's N performance subbrand, which makes many of its mainstream models more emotionally stimulating. —

Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 22 Feb. 2022 The way their interactions transformed online emphasized the significance of the pretense in gaming of feeling authentic and stimulating. —

Jamie Valentino, Wired, 22 June 2021 To me, this is one of the most stimulating hunt seasons of the year. —

Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 20 Mar. 2023 See More

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