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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Some proponents suggest doing your dry brushing in the morning, rather than before bed, because of its stimulating and energizing qualities.
—Angela Palmer, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
The Cognitive Dividend of Challenging Work Neuroscience now confirms that mentally stimulating work protects cognitive health.
—John Samuels, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Past research has highlighted the benefit of mentally stimulating activities like puzzles and games for reducing cognitive decline.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 15 May 2025
Those who have played the most minutes need to be allowed to rest and those who have had less game time are being given more stimulating work.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 11 May 2025
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Angela Palmer, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
The Cognitive Dividend of Challenging Work Neuroscience now confirms that mentally stimulating work protects cognitive health.
—John Samuels, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Past research has highlighted the benefit of mentally stimulating activities like puzzles and games for reducing cognitive decline.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 15 May 2025
Those who have played the most minutes need to be allowed to rest and those who have had less game time are being given more stimulating work.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 11 May 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 2 Jun. 2025.
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