stimulating — encouraging 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.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin stimulus, meaning 'goad' or 'spur'. In ancient Rome, a pointed stick was used to drive cattle, and the term evolved metaphorically to mean 'to incite' or 'to stimulate'.
Breakdown
stimul- (Latin root meaning goad or incitement) + -ate (verb-forming suffix) + -ing (present participle/adjective suffix indicating ongoing action).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The stimulating work environment encouraged creativity and innovation.”
“She found the crossword puzzle mentally stimulating and addictive.”
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