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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So if the breath bores the crap out of you, an auditory or visual anchor might be more stimulating or enjoyable.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 6 Mar. 2025
However, the same analysis also noted that behavior problems were only at their most prevalent if the post-divorce home environment was deemed less supportive and stimulating than the previous.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
Warehousing, traditionally seen as labor-intensive and repetitive, is now evolving into a field that offers more engaging and intellectually stimulating opportunities.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Keep them engaged with cat trees, puzzle feeders, or other stimulating activities.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 6 Mar. 2025
However, the same analysis also noted that behavior problems were only at their most prevalent if the post-divorce home environment was deemed less supportive and stimulating than the previous.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
Warehousing, traditionally seen as labor-intensive and repetitive, is now evolving into a field that offers more engaging and intellectually stimulating opportunities.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Keep them engaged with cat trees, puzzle feeders, or other stimulating activities.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 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 1 Apr. 2025.
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