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Definitions

stimulating

[stim-yuh-ley-ting] / ˈstɪm yəˌleɪ tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
exciting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appealing challenging exhilarating hectic inspiring interesting invigorating lively provocative thought-provoking thrilling
STRONG
arousing bracing electrifying energizing gripping moving rousing stirring titillating
WEAK
adrenalizing breathtaking hair-raising spine-tingling
Antonyms
STRONGEST
boring depressing discouraging dull unexciting unstimulating upsetting

Example Sentences

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Dogs resting by a field could be relaxing for one dog, she says, but another dog may prefer videos to be more stimulating, such as dogs chasing each other in a park.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Xie said the massage is based on traditional Chinese medicine, focusing on stimulating acupressure points around the eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

To study this system, researchers recorded brain activity in mice by inserting electrodes and stimulating neurons with light.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Their dynamic was far more about stimulating the viewer than surprising them.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

I got a cold wife; she’s brilliant, she’s stimulating, she’s terrific; there’s no love; that's okay too, just so long as we don't keep expecting everything to somehow even out for us before we die.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman