Synonyms of stimulated

stimulated 1 of 2

adjective

as in energized

Related Words

• energized
• invigorated
• vitalized
• galvanized
• absorbed
• enlivened
• excited
• engrossed
• engaged
• intrigued
• amused
• interested
• animated
• entertained
• charmed
• fascinated
• enthralled
• rapt
• hypnotized
• enchanted
• delighted
• captivated
• mesmerized
• beguiled
• bewitched
• pleased
• thrilled

Dissimilar Words

• bored
• tired
• weary
• sick
• fed up
• jaded
• sick and tired
• wearied
• disinterested
• uninterested
• apathetic
• satiated
• sated
• glutted
• surfeited

stimulated

2 of 2

verb

past tense of stimulate

1

as in aroused

to give life, vigor, or spirit to

research into alternative energy sources has been stimulated by this funding increase

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aroused
• stirred
• provoked
• energized
• enlivened
• invigorated
• awakened
• activated
• inspired
• vitalized
• excited
• animated
• electrified
• triggered
• quickened
• motivated
• revived
• cheered
• spiked
• strengthened
• sparked
• braced
• lifted
• roused
• drove
• propelled
• jump-started
• fired
• zipped (up)
• vivified
• boosted
• raised
• awoke
• recreated
• charged
• rallied
• filliped
• jazzed (up)
• pepped (up)
• moved
• livened (up)
• motived
• amped (up)
• refreshed
• gingered (up)
• renewed
• juiced up
• impelled
• incited
• actuated
• resurrected
• woke (up)
• kindled
• galvanized
• buoyed
• fomented
• infused
• inflamed
• reinvigorated
• instigated
• set off
• reactivated
• emboldened
• reawakened
• rejuvenated
• revitalized
• whipped (up)
• rekindled
• regenerated
• abetted
• fermented
• fortified
• recharged
• heartened
• turned on
• restimulated
• resuscitated
• reenergized
• enkindled
• steeled
• refreshened
• reanimated
• reawoke

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• killed
• dampened
• dulled
• damped
• deadened
• exhausted
• drained
• weakened
• undermined
• harassed
• fatigued
• inhibited
• wore
• suppressed
• knocked out
• sapped
• burned out
• slowed
• enervated
• wearied
• restrained
• washed out
• enfeebled
• debilitated
• checked
• repressed
• did in
• curbed
• fagged
• stunted
• wore out
• quenched
• quelled
• discouraged
• stilled
• jaded
• tuckered (out)
• daunted
• disheartened
• demoralized
• kayoed
• dispirited

2

as in provoked

to rouse to strong feeling or action

the government crackdown has only stimulated the citizenry to more acts of violence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provoked
• encouraged
• aroused
• inspired
• stirred
• motivated
• sparked
• excited
• incited
• moved
• induced
• piqued
• triggered
• instigated
• impassioned
• fired (up)
• drove
• ignited
• motived
• revved (up)
• activated
• energized
• kindled
• vitalized
• inflamed
• built a fire under
• angered
• quickened
• galvanized
• fanned
• animated
• set off
• enraged
• bothered
• fomented
• keyed (up)
• abetted
• whipped (up)
• upset
• aggravated
• irritated
• teased
• pumped up
• fermented
• raised
• maddened
• annoyed
• taunted
• got
• exasperated
• vexed
• jeered
• galled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calmed
• subdued
• soothed
• appeased
• pacified
• placated
• tranquilized
• mollified

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stimulated

Adjective

Do not fertilize plants during periods of extreme heat because the stimulated growth adds more stress to the plant. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026

Indeed, Coachella’s other two headliners, Bad Bunny and Blackpink, put on elaborate main-stage spectacles over the weekend that by most accounts left fans feeling both stimulated and satisfied. — Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026

When your capillaries expand, the surrounding nerves become stimulated and send messages to the brain, which reads the sensation as itching. — Fara Rosenzweig, Outside, 24 Jan. 2026

That may present the challenge of not allowing people to imagine the scene for themselves which, in our over stimulated era, might be seen as spoon-feeding our imagination. — Literary Hub, 8 Dec. 2025

Verb

Beijing's pullback of NEV subsidies, which had previously stimulated consumer appetite, has tempered demand for cars in 2026. — Matthew Tan,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 20 July 2026

Many major tech companies engineered environments designed to keep smart people in the building longer—fed, caffeinated and stimulated enough to move at a pace that older, slower companies couldn't match. — Vince Carrabba, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Playing games can be a fun, easy way to keep your brain stimulated as you age. — Allison Forsyth, Health, 30 June 2026

But women retain responsive desire—which comes from being stimulated, or from stimulating themselves. — Melanie Thernstrom, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

Long-term state investment in infrastructure has stimulated enterprise. — Alois Zwinggi, Time, 24 June 2026

How to handle it By bearing in mind that Gemini is happiest when they’re being stimulated mentally can actually help preempt and address any fussiness. — Maressa Brown, Parents, 18 June 2026

So, that just keeps them stimulated and keeps their day really interesting. — Monique John, CBS News, 9 June 2026

Turn mealtime into braintime with this interactive puzzle toy that keeps dogs engaged, entertained and mentally stimulated. — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 May 2026