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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Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 3 June 2025
Join The Charlotte Observer and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library on Wednesday, June 18 on for a stimulating tactical discussion about Juneteenth.
—Lisa Vernon Sparks, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025
Read the full Cancer Daily Horoscope Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Join a group setting that’s inspiring and intellectually stimulating.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 22 May 2025
Dry brushing can be a relaxing yet stimulating indulgence that leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth.
—Angela Palmer, Verywell Health, 20 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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