- 1full of interesting or exciting ideas; making people feel enthusiastic synonym inspiring a stimulating discussion a stimulating teacher The college offers a challenging and stimulating environment in which to study. Thesaurusinteresting
- fascinating
- compelling
- stimulating
- gripping
- absorbing
- interesting attracting your attention because it is exciting, unusual, or full of good ideas:That's an interesting question, Daniel.
- fascinating extremely interesting or attractive:The exhibition tells the fascinating story of the steam age.
- compelling (somewhat formal) so interesting or exciting that it holds your attention:Her latest book makes for compelling reading.
- stimulating full of interesting or exciting ideas; making people feel enthusiastic:We had a stimulating conversation over lunch.
- gripping so exciting or interesting that it holds your attention completely:His books are always so gripping.
- absorbing so interesting or enjoyable that it holds your attention:Chess can be a completely absorbing game.
- interesting/fascinating/stimulating for somebody
- interesting/fascinating to somebody
- interesting/fascinating that…
- interesting/fascinating to see/hear/find/learn/know…
- a(n) interesting/fascinating/compelling/stimulating/gripping read/book
- a(n) interesting/fascinating/compelling/gripping story
- a(n) interesting/fascinating/stimulating experience/discussion/idea
- to find something interesting/fascinating/compelling/stimulating/gripping/absorbing
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- 2making you feel more active and healthy shower gel containing plant extracts that have a stimulating effect on the skin
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