Stimulating: meaning, definitions and examples

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stimulating

[ ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪŋ ]

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mental activity

Exciting or energizing; causing interest or enthusiasm.

Synonyms

arousing, energizing, engaging, exciting, inspiring

Examples of usage

It was a stimulating conversation that left me feeling inspired.
The workshop provided stimulating ideas for the students to explore.
The stimulating environment encouraged creativity and innovation.
The stimulating presentation captivated the audience's attention.
Reading stimulating books can broaden your perspective.

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physical senses

To make someone feel excited or interested, especially by giving them new ideas or making them feel happy.

Synonyms

arouse, encourage, excite, inspire, motivate

Examples of usage

The new project stimulated her creativity and motivation.
The spicy food stimulated his taste buds.
The art exhibition stimulated a lot of discussion among visitors.
The music stimulated a range of emotions in the audience.
Physical exercise can stimulate the release of endorphins.

Translations

Translations of the word "stimulating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estimulante

🇮🇳 उत्तेजक

🇩🇪 anregend

🇮🇩 merangsang

🇺🇦 стимулюючий

🇵🇱 stymulujący

🇯🇵 刺激的 (しげきてき)

🇫🇷 stimulant

🇪🇸 estimulante

🇹🇷 uyarıcı

🇰🇷 자극적인 (자극적이다)

🇸🇦 محفز

🇨🇿 stimulační

🇸🇰 stimulujúci

🇨🇳 刺激的 (cìjī de)

🇸🇮 spodbuden

🇮🇸 örvandi

🇰🇿 ынталандырушы

🇬🇪 სტიმულატორი

🇦🇿 stimullaşdırıcı

🇲🇽 estimulante

Word origin

The word 'stimulating' originates from the Latin verb 'stimulare', which means 'to goad or urge on'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century, derived from the past participle of the Latin verb. Over time, 'stimulating' has evolved to describe something that excites, energizes, or arouses interest. The concept of stimulation has been central to human progress, as it encourages creativity, innovation, and growth.