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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From simple robot-building kits to visually stimulating tablets, children nowadays grow up with technology similar to how their parents or grandparents grew up with simple toys. —

Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025 Beginning in April, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden will showcase the visually stimulating abstract paintings of American conceptual artist Adam Pendleton. —

Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025 For only the second time in at least a decade, top leaders last month made stimulating spending and domestic demand their top priority in 2025. —

Amanda Gerut, Fortune Asia, 3 Jan. 2025 These days, users expect to see visually stimulating content, and shop with their eyes rather than read detailed content. —

Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stimulating