| English adjective: stimulating | 
| 1. | stimulating  rousing or quickening activity or the senses | 
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 | Samples | A stimulating discussion. 
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 | Similar | challenging, exciting, piquant, rousing, salty, stirring, thought-provoking, thrilling | 
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 | See also | exciting, interesting, invigorating, moving, stimulative | 
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 | Antonyms | unexciting, unstimulating | 
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| 2. | stimulating  that stimulates | 
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 | Samples | Stimulant phenomena. 
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 | Synonyms | stimulant | 
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 | Similar | stimulative | 
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 | Antonyms | depressant | 
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| 3. | stimulating  making lively and cheerful | 
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 | Samples | The exhilarating effect of mountain air. 
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 | Synonyms | exhilarating | 
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 | Similar | invigorating | 
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 | Antonyms | debilitating | 
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