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Definition of stimulating adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

     

    stimulating

     adjective
    adjective
    NAmE//ˈstɪmyəˌleɪt̮ɪŋ//
     
     
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  1. 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
    These words all describe someone or something that attracts or holds your attention because they are/it is exciting, unusual, or full of good ideas.
    • 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.
    Patterns
    • 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
  2. 2making you feel more active and healthy shower gel containing plant extracts that have a stimulating effect on the skin
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