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stimulating /ˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ adjective

stimulating

/ˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Britannica Dictionary definition of STIMULATING

[more stimulating; most stimulating]

1

: exciting or interesting

a stimulating conversation
a stimulating environment for studying

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2

: causing someone to become more energetic or alert

the stimulating effects of caffeine

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