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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Keep them engaged with cat trees, puzzle feeders, or other stimulating activities.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
But at the time, the theory that providing children with stimulating activities would help them more than rote learning and academic drills was revolutionary.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
The same goes for other cognitively stimulating activities, like playing board games, reading books or newspapers, or learning another language.
—Christina Caron, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
This sweet synergy creates a sense of ease and flow in connections and relationships, sparking a surge of delight and mentally stimulating conversations.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
But at the time, the theory that providing children with stimulating activities would help them more than rote learning and academic drills was revolutionary.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
The same goes for other cognitively stimulating activities, like playing board games, reading books or newspapers, or learning another language.
—Christina Caron, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
This sweet synergy creates a sense of ease and flow in connections and relationships, sparking a surge of delight and mentally stimulating conversations.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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 12 Mar. 2025.
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