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stimulated

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈstɪmjəˌɫeɪtɪd// UK //stˈɪmjʊlˌeɪtɪd// stim·u·lat·ed

adj. feeling very interested, excited, or full of energy because of something you saw, heard, or did. It describes a mind or body that is active and ready to work.

adj. experiencing a state of heightened activity, interest, or enthusiasm. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'feel' or 'become' to describe mental or physical arousal.


SIMPLE

I feel very stimulated after our interesting conversation.

CONTEXTUAL

The students felt mentally stimulated by the challenging puzzles their teacher provided during the workshop.

COMPLEX

Research suggests that infants who are raised in a highly stimulated environment develop cognitive pathways more rapidly than those with limited sensory input.

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Typically follows a linking verb such as 'feel', 'look', or 'become'; can also be used attributively before a noun.

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