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stimulating

/stˈɪmjʌlˌeɪtɪŋ/adjective4 syllables

Stimulating means: rousing or quickening activity or the senses.

Synonyms for stimulating14

adjective, as in rousing or quickening activity or the senses

challenging, thought-provoking, exciting, piquant, salty, rousing, stirring, thrilling, interesting, invigorating, moving, stimulative

adjective, as in that stimulates

stimulant, stimulative

adjective, as in making lively and cheerful

exhilarating, invigorating

Opposites of stimulating

unstimulating

What does stimulating mean?3

adjective

1

rousing or quickening activity or the senses“a stimulating discussion”

2

that stimulates“stimulant phenomena”

3

making lively and cheerful“the exhilarating effect of mountain air”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with stimulating?1

four syllables

simulating
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Stimulating in a sentence

  • Although it leaves much to be desired artistically, intellectually it's very stimulating.DJ_Saidez
  • This policy is sure to go a long way towards stimulating business.CK
  • A rich and stimulating environment is important for a child's cognitive development.CarpeLanam
  • I have a varied and stimulating sex life.unknown
  • This has moderate spiciness but is appetite-stimulating.terrywallwork
  • Cities are stimulating, but also stressful places.tboronczyk
  • A stimulating new book attracts attention.unknown
  • This is moderately spicy but appetite-stimulating.terrywallwork

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