stimulating

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈstɪmjʊleɪtɪŋ/US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪŋ/

From the verb stimulate: (⇒ conjugate)
stimulating is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections
v pres p

stimulating
WordReference English Thesaurus © 2025
Sense: Adjective: provoking
Synonyms:
provocative, -provoking (as suffix), charged Collocations, instigating, stimulant, catalyzing, catalysing (UK), evocative, vivifying, refreshing
Sense: Adjective: exciting
Synonyms:
exciting Collocations, rousing, stirring Collocations, exhilarating Collocations, thrilling Collocations, inspiring Collocations, intoxicating, electrifying, electric Collocations, galvanizing, mind-blowing (slang), hair-raising (informal), heart-stopping, bracing
Antonyms:
dull Collocations, dreary Collocations, humdrum, mind-numbing, bleak Collocations, drab Collocations, grim Collocations, boring Collocations, depressing Collocations, banal, tiresome Collocations, unexciting, unstimulating


stimulate
WordReference English Thesaurus © 2025
Sense: Verb: arouse
Synonyms:
arouse, spur Collocations, encourage Collocations, provoke Collocations, incite, stir Collocations, stir up, jump-start, instigate, move Collocations, fire up, rev up (informal), amp up, liven up, pep up, excite Collocations, enliven, exhilarate, catalyze, catalyse (UK), motivate, kindle Collocations, invigorate, inspire, galvanize, galvanise (UK), gee up, rouse


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