(of a physical activity) making one feel refreshed and energetic
Derived forms
stimulatingly (ˈstimuˌlatingly)
adverb
Examples of 'stimulating' in a sentence
stimulating
Maybe you don't always come across as omniscient, but at least you get the occasional stimulating surprise.
Val McDermid DEAD BEAT (2002)
Anna the barrister in full stimulating flow, encouraging debate, challenging assumptions.
Sara MacDonald SEA MUSIC (2002)
Synonyms of 'stimulating'
exciting, inspiring, stirring, provoking
invigorating, bracing, revitalizing, revivifying
More Synonyms of stimulating
All related terms of 'stimulating'
stimulate
To stimulate something means to encourage it to begin or develop further.
stimulatory
to fill (a person) with ideas or enthusiasm
colony-stimulating factor
any of a number of substances, secreted by the bone marrow , that cause stem cells to proliferate and differentiate , forming colonies of specific blood cells. Synthetic forms are being tested for their ability to reduce the toxic effects of chemotherapy
follicle-stimulating hormone
a gonadotrophic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates maturation of ovarian follicles in female mammals and growth of seminiferous tubules in males
thyroid-stimulating hormone
a glycoprotein hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland : it stimulates the activity of the thyroid gland
interstitial cell-stimulating hormone
→ another name for luteinizing hormone
FSH
follicle-stimulating hormone
ICSH
interstitial-cell-stimulating hormone
thyrotropin
a glycoprotein hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland: it stimulates the activity of the thyroid gland
TSH
thyroid-stimulating hormone
lh
left hand
luteinizing hormone
a gonadotrophic hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland . In female vertebrates it stimulates ovulation, and in mammals it also induces the conversion of the ruptured follicle into the corpus luteum . In male vertebrates it promotes maturation of the interstitial cells of the testes and stimulates androgen secretion
1 (adjective)
Definition
inspiring new ideas or enthusiasm
The atmosphere was always stimulating.
Synonyms
exciting
the most exciting adventure of their lives
inspiring
It was not our most inspiring performance of the season.
stirring
a stirring account of the final months of the old regime
provoking
intriguing
This intriguing book is both thoughtful and informative.
rousing
She gave a rousing speech to the convention.
provocative
Their behaviour was called provocative and antisocial.
exhilarating
It was the most exhilarating experience of my life.
thought-provoking
galvanic
Opposites
boring
,
dull
,
uninteresting
,
unexciting
,
uninspiring
,
unimaginative
,
mind-numbing
,
unstimulating
,
as dry as dust
2 (adjective)
Definition
(of a physical activity) making one feel refreshed and energetic
the stimulating effect of adrenaline
Synonyms
invigorating
the bright sun and invigorating northern air
bracing
a bracing walk
revitalizing
revivifying
Additional synonyms
in the sense of bracing
Definition
refreshing
a bracing walk
Synonyms
refreshing,
fresh,
cool,
stimulating,
reviving,
lively,
crisp,
vigorous,
rousing,
brisk,
uplifting,
exhilarating,
fortifying,
chilly,
rejuvenating,
invigorating,
energizing,
healthful,
restorative,
tonic,
rejuvenative
in the sense of exhilarating
Definition
causing strong feelings of excitement and happiness
It was the most exhilarating experience of my life.
Synonyms
exciting,
thrilling,
stimulating,
breathtaking,
cheering,
exalting,
enlivening,
invigorating,
gladdening,
vitalizing,
exhilarant
in the sense of inspiring
It was not our most inspiring performance of the season.
Synonyms
uplifting,
encouraging,
exciting,
moving,
affecting,
stirring,
stimulating,
rousing,
exhilarating,
heartening
Nearby words of
stimulating
stilted
stimulant
stimulate
stimulating
stimulus
sting
stingy
Related terms of
stimulating
stimulate
Synonyms of 'stimulating'
stimulating
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of intriguing
This intriguing book is both thoughtful and informative.
Synonyms
interesting,
fascinating,
absorbing,
exciting,
engaging,
gripping,
stirring,
stimulating,
curious,
compelling,
amusing,
diverting,
provocative,
beguiling,
thought-provoking,
titillating,
engrossing,
tantalizing
in the sense of provocative
Definition
provoking or inciting, esp. to anger or sexual desire
Their behaviour was called provocative and antisocial.
Synonyms
offensive,
provoking,
insulting,
challenging,
disturbing,
stimulating,
annoying,
outrageous,
aggravating (informal),
incensing,
galling,
goading
in the sense of rousing
Definition
lively or vigorous
She gave a rousing speech to the convention.
Synonyms
lively,
moving,
spirited,
exciting,
inspiring,
stirring,
stimulating,
vigorous,
brisk,
exhilarating,
inflammatory,
electrifying
in the sense of stirring
Definition
causing emotion, excitement, and enthusiasm
a stirring account of the final months of the old regime