English Dictionary
Definition of “stimulating”
Word Frequency
stimulating (ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪŋ
)
Definitions
adjective
- inspiring new ideas or enthusiasm
- (of a physical activity) making one feel refreshed and energetic
Derived Forms
ˈstimuˌlatingly adverbSynonyms
View thesaurus entry = exciting, inspiring, stirring, provoking, intriguing, rousing, provocative, exhilarating, thought-provoking, galvanic,
stimulate (ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪt
)
Definitions
verb
- tr; usually passive to fill (a person) with ideas or enthusiasm ⇒
he was stimulated by the challenge
- tr (physiology) to excite (a nerve, organ, etc) with a stimulus
- to encourage (something) to start or progress further ⇒
a cut in interest rates should help stimulate economic recovery
Derived Forms
ˈstimulable adjectiveˌstimuˈlation noun
ˈstimulative adjective, noun
ˈstimuˌlator, ˈstimuˌlater noun
Word Origin
C16: from Latin stimulāre; see stimulantExample Sentences Including 'stimulating'
An outstanding Rosenkavalier in the 1995 festival, staged by Herbert Wernicke, showed how stimulating Salzburg's offerings could be.A TALE OF FOUR HOUSES: Opera at Covent Garden, La Scala, Vienna and the Met since 1945 (2003)
Anna the barrister in full stimulating flow, encouraging debate, challenging assumptions.SEA MUSIC (2003)
Called Uprima, the treatment cures impotence by stimulating an "arousal" chemical in the brain called dopamine.Sun, News of the World (2001)
His populist policies, which are stimulating economic growth, have been widely praised.New Zealand Herald (2003)
I believe working in such an environment is among the most rewarding and stimulating vocations that medicine has to offer.British Medical Journal (2002)
In vexation, he tried to blanket the pain and succeeded only in stimulating it further.The Complete Stories Volume 2
It [ stimulating interest in new markets] could also be the best thing to happen in the renegotiation of a new TV contract.Globe and Mail (2003)
Maybe you don't always come across as omniscient, but at least you get the occasional stimulating surprise.DEAD BEAT (2002)
The drug works by stimulating the body's immune system to attack protein fragments which form destructive plaques on the brain.Sun, News of the World (2001)
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