stimulating
adjective
stim·u·lat·ing
ˈstim-yə-ˌlā-tiŋ 
: producing stimulation: such as
a
: 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
Arthur Conan Doyle
b
: 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
Laura MansnerusThey gave strong narcotic or stimulating drugs indiscriminately …—John Laffin
John LaffinExamples of stimulating in a Sentence
enjoys the good food and stimulating conversation at his best friend's house
a brisk, stimulating walk on a bright, clear wintry day
an article containing a stimulating argument for raising, not lowering, the tax on gasoline
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Once consumed, caffeine is quickly absorbed and crosses the blood-brain barrier, which means its stimulating effects can be immediate.1112
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—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 16 June 2025
Lastly, urban environments are inherently stimulating.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The endorphins, the adrenaline — the joy of it — as well as the new challenges that stress the mind in a good way would be very mentally stimulating.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Many students are so used to the instant gratification and dopamine rush from their phones that classroom learning, which is much slower and less stimulating, feels like a letdown.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
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Lauren O'Connor, Health, 16 June 2025
Lastly, urban environments are inherently stimulating.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
The endorphins, the adrenaline — the joy of it — as well as the new challenges that stress the mind in a good way would be very mentally stimulating.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Many students are so used to the instant gratification and dopamine rush from their phones that classroom learning, which is much slower and less stimulating, feels like a letdown.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for stimulating
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“Stimulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stimulating. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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