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stimulatingencouraging interest, enthusiasm, or excitement; intellectually challenging

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: encouraging interest, enthusiasm, or excitement; intellectually challenging

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/

Example Sentences

  • My professor's stimulating lectures made even quantum physics seem exciting.
  • Coffee is so stimulating that I can solve world peace after my third cup.
  • Reading philosophy books is stimulating, but reading my bank statement is traumatizing.

stimulating

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/]

encouraging interest, enthusiasm, or excitement; intellectually challenging

The professor's stimulating lecture has every student leaning forward, eyes wide with curiosity.
💡 Concept

The professor's stimulating lecture has every student leaning forward, eyes wide with curiosity.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈstɪmjʊleɪtɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Rootstimul
Suffix--ating

🎵Rhyme

calculatingfascinatingcaptivating
calculating
fascinating
captivating

🔗Collocations

stimulating conversation
intellectually stimulating
stimulating environment
stimulating experience
stimulating discussion
mentally stimulating
stimulating challenge

📝Examples

My professor's stimulating lectures made even quantum physics seem exciting.

😄 Fun example

Coffee is so stimulating that I can solve world peace after my third cup.

😄 Fun example

Reading philosophy books is stimulating, but reading my bank statement is traumatizing.

The stimulating work environment encouraged creativity and innovation.

She found the crossword puzzle mentally stimulating and addictive.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

excitinginvigoratinginspiringthought-provokingengaging

Antonyms

boringdullunstimulating

Related

stimulatestimulusstimulationprovocativemotivating

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