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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The stimulating effect of the caffeine in tea is balanced out by the relaxing effect of the L-theanine, resulting in a state of relaxed alertness.
—Andrew Weil, Flow Space, 8 May 2025
Use Treat-Dispensing Chew Toys Durable rubber toys stuffed with food are highly stimulating.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Clinicians report treating families that use melatonin to counteract the stimulating effects of caffeine.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
Because of this, the immediate stimulating effect may be milder.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025
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Andrew Weil, Flow Space, 8 May 2025
Use Treat-Dispensing Chew Toys Durable rubber toys stuffed with food are highly stimulating.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Clinicians report treating families that use melatonin to counteract the stimulating effects of caffeine.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
Because of this, the immediate stimulating effect may be milder.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 31 Mar. 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 24 May. 2025.
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