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 LaffinSynonyms
Examples of stimulating in a Sentence
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The innovation center is designed to enhance the learning experience and create a stimulating atmosphere conducive to creativity and knowledge exchange.
—Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2024
Their approach to the technology could also transform treatments that require stimulating nerves, muscles, or hearts.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Mar. 2024
Another contributing factor is that individuals who are hypersensitive to any general stimulating factor may experience migraine attacks more frequently.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2024
There’s congee, seitan skewers with mala spice, char siu with oyster mushroom filling, and blanched spinach in sesame sauce, to name just a few of the delicious and visually stimulating recipes included here.
—Alicia Kennedy, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2024
Jazz, conversely, is endlessly stimulating for her.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024
Tossing ideas around amongst friends can be highly stimulating today.
—USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024
But as Sarah suggests at the top, one unintended consequence of this unique blend of exceptionalism and dysfunction is that London truly is a wildly stimulating environment in which to carve out a creative identity.
—Sarah Mower, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2024
From this hefty thesis DuVernay delivers an intellectually stimulating, emotionally gratifying film swirling with ideas.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2024
Charlotte Observer, 4 Apr. 2024
Their approach to the technology could also transform treatments that require stimulating nerves, muscles, or hearts.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Mar. 2024
Another contributing factor is that individuals who are hypersensitive to any general stimulating factor may experience migraine attacks more frequently.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2024
There’s congee, seitan skewers with mala spice, char siu with oyster mushroom filling, and blanched spinach in sesame sauce, to name just a few of the delicious and visually stimulating recipes included here.
—Alicia Kennedy, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2024
Jazz, conversely, is endlessly stimulating for her.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2024
Tossing ideas around amongst friends can be highly stimulating today.
—USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024
But as Sarah suggests at the top, one unintended consequence of this unique blend of exceptionalism and dysfunction is that London truly is a wildly stimulating environment in which to carve out a creative identity.
—Sarah Mower, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2024
From this hefty thesis DuVernay delivers an intellectually stimulating, emotionally gratifying film swirling with ideas.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2024
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“Stimulating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stimulating. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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