Synonyms for stimulating

Synonyms for (adj) stimulating

Synonyms: exhilarating, stimulating

Definition: making lively and cheerful

Usage: the exhilarating effect of mountain air

Similar words: invigorating

Definition: imparting strength and vitality

Usage: the invigorating mountain air


Synonyms: stimulating

Definition: rousing or quickening activity or the senses

Usage: a stimulating discussion

Similar words: thought-provoking, challenging

Definition: stimulating interest or thought

Usage: a challenging hypothesis; a thought-provoking book


Similar words: exciting

Definition: stimulating interest and discussion

Usage: an exciting novel


Similar words: salty, piquant

Definition: engagingly stimulating or provocative

Usage: a piquant wit; salty language


Similar words: stirring, rousing

Definition: capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement

Usage: a rousing sermon; stirring events such as wars and rescues


Similar words: thrilling

Definition: causing quivering or shivering as by cold or fear or electric shock

Usage: a thrilling wind blew off the frozen lake


Synonyms: stimulant, stimulating

Definition: that stimulates

Usage: stimulant phenomena

Similar words: stimulative

Definition: capable of arousing or accelerating physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent


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