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stimulating

adj.
US //ˈstɪmjəˌɫeɪtɪŋ// UK //stˈɪmjʊlˌeɪtɪŋ// stim·u·lat·ing
  1. 1 mentally interesting (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    making you feel interested and full of new ideas.

    providing intellectual or creative inspiration; encouraging new thoughts or interest.

    Example

    The professor gave a stimulating lecture that kept the students talking for hours.

    Example

    The workshop provided a stimulating environment where designers from different backgrounds could exchange radical ideas without fear of criticism.
  2. 2 physically energising (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Medicine

    making your body feel more active or alert.

    producing a temporary increase in the functional activity or efficiency of an organism or any of its parts.

    Example

    A stimulating morning swim in the cold lake always wakes me up.

    Example

    Caffeine is known for its stimulating effects on the central nervous system, often leading to increased heart rate and heightened alertness.

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