Word
stimulated
Phoneticsstim·u·lat·ed
US/ˈstɪmjəˌɫeɪtɪd/
UK/stˈɪmjʊlˌeɪtɪd/
Definitions
01mentally interested
adj. feeling very interested and full of ideas because of something you are doing or learning.
adj. experiencing a state of mental engagement or intellectual excitement.
“The students felt stimulated after the guest speaker's fascinating talk about space travel.”
“The workshop left the researchers feeling intellectually stimulated, prompting a lively debate that continued long after the session had officially concluded.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'by'.
Antonyms
02physically active
adj. feeling more active or awake, often because of a drug like caffeine.
adj. undergoing a physiological increase in activity or alertness due to a chemical or sensory trigger.
“He felt too stimulated to sleep after drinking three cups of strong coffee.”
“The patient's nervous system appeared over-stimulated by the medication, resulting in a slight tremor and increased heart rate.”
Technical
Real-World Examples
“If a child spends those formative years in time out, watching videos or being herded around, rather than being stimulated, these experiences spill over.” “Although initially living in extreme poverty, Kusama quickly made contact with key artistic figures, from the reclusive Joseph Cornell, who stimulated her long-lasting interest in collage, to Andy Warhol.” Scan code
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