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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Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Megan wants a partner who will offer more stimulating conversation.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
This crucial enzyme transforms glutamate (a stimulating neurotransmitter) into GABA (a calming one).
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
This stimulating and picturesque biographical graphic novel captures the extraordinary life of Fela Kuti, the Nigerian musician who put the Afrobeat genre of music at the forefront as an international voice of resistance.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 9 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 2025.
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