stimulating

adjective

stim·u·lat·ing ˈstim-yə-ˌlā-tiŋ

Synonyms of stimulating next

: producing stimulation: such as

: 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

: 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

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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However, The Night of the Hunter is compelling, visually stimulating, and downright thrilling. —

B.j. Colangelo, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2024 The surface array the company built also has 12 stimulating electrodes composed of 8,400 graphene micro-islands that can deliver focused stimulation, but in this initial human study, the stimulation won’t be turned on. —

Emily Mullin, WIRED, 26 Sep. 2024 The fast-paced, highly stimulating environment of crypto appealed to my innate desire for problem-solving and growth. —

Benedetto Biondi, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 This can lead to discomfort, anxiety, and even meltdowns when they are exposed to environments that are too stimulating. —

Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stimulating