STIMULATING

ppr. Goading; exciting to action or more vigorous exertion.

stimulating

stim u lat ing |ˈstimyəˌlātiNG ˈstɪmjuleɪtɪŋ | ▶adjective encouraging or arousing interest or enthusiasm: a rich and stimulating working environment. DERIVATIVES stim u lat ing ly adverb

stimulating

stimu |lat ¦ing |ˈstɪmjʊleɪtɪŋ | ▶adjective encouraging or arousing interest or enthusiasm: a rich and stimulating working environment. DERIVATIVES stimulatingly adverb

stimulating

stimulating adjective 1 a stimulating effect on the circulation: restorative, tonic, invigorating, bracing, energizing, reviving, refreshing, revitalizing, revivifying, exhilarating; Medicine analeptic. ANTONYMS sedative. 2 a stimulating lecture: thought-provoking, interesting, fascinating, inspiring, inspirational, lively, sparkling, exciting, stirring, rousing, intriguing, giving one food for thought, refreshing; provocative, challenging; informal buzzy. ANTONYMS uninspiring, uninteresting, boring. WORD TOOLKIT See bracing . Word Toolkits illustrate the difference between close synonyms by means of words typically used with them.

stimulating

stimulating adjective 1 plant extracts which have a stimulating effect on the circulation: restorative, tonic, invigorating, bracing, energizing, restoring, reviving, refreshing, vitalizing, revitalizing, vivifying, revivifying; informal pick-me-up; technical analeptic, trophic. ANTONYMS sedative. 2 a stimulating lecture by Professor Battersby: thought-provoking, interesting, fascinating, inspiring, inspirational, lively, sparkling, entertaining, exhilarating, exciting, stirring, rousing, intriguing, stimulative, giving one food for thought, piquant, refreshing; provocative, challenging; informal sexy; rare exalté. ANTONYMS uninspiring, uninteresting, boring. WORD TOOLKIT stimulating See bracing . Word Toolkits illustrate the difference between close synonyms by means of words typically used with them.

stimulating

st í m u l à t ing 形容詞 〖通例 名詞 の前で 〗1 刺激的な, 興味をかき立てる 〈話など 〉.2 元気づける, 活動的な .