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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/

Korean meaning: 흥미롭고 자극적인, 지적으로 도전적인

Korean pronunciation: **스팀**율레이팅

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

stimulating concept
💡 Concept

encouraging interest, enthusiasm, or excitement; intellectually challenging

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🎤Pronunciation

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

🌳Etymology

Rootstimul
Suffix--ating

Origin

라틴어 'stimulus'(가시, 자극)에서 유래. 고대 로마시대에는 소를 몰기 위해 뾰족한 막대기를 사용했는데, 이것이 '자극하다'는 의미로 발전했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

calculatingfascinatingcaptivating
calculating
fascinating
captivating

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📝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.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

excitinginvigoratinginspiringthought-provokingengaging

Antonyms

boringdullunstimulating

Related

stimulatestimulusstimulationprovocativemotivating