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 LaffinSynonyms
Examples 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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What makes gentrification such a popular and stimulating topic is its inherent controversy: the process both promises to bring benefits to local people and places that have been struggling and puts those same people at risk of being displaced in some form.
—Richard E. Ocejo, TIME, 2 July 2024
Expressive, flirtatious and mentally stimulating, these celestial shifts promise a dynamic period for love and romance.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
And so the Willard kids really grew up in this really intellectually stimulating environment.
—Sarah Wyman, Scientific American, 27 June 2024
The rice water formula contains additional stimulating ingredients such as caffeine, biotin, castor oil and rosemary oil, which help promote stronger hair follicles and reduce excess shedding across the scalp.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 25 June 2024
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Richard E. Ocejo, TIME, 2 July 2024
Expressive, flirtatious and mentally stimulating, these celestial shifts promise a dynamic period for love and romance.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
And so the Willard kids really grew up in this really intellectually stimulating environment.
—Sarah Wyman, Scientific American, 27 June 2024
The rice water formula contains additional stimulating ingredients such as caffeine, biotin, castor oil and rosemary oil, which help promote stronger hair follicles and reduce excess shedding across the scalp.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 25 June 2024
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 7 Jul. 2024.
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