stimulating
adjective
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Definition of stimulating
: 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
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 They gave strong narcotic or stimulating drugs indiscriminately …— John Laffin
Synonyms & Antonyms for stimulating
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breathtaking, charged, electric, electrifying, exciting, exhilarating, exhilarative, galvanic, galvanizing, hair-raising, heart-stopping, inspiring, intoxicating, mind-bending, mind-blowing, mind-boggling, rip-roaring, rousing, stirring, thrilling
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