stimulating

verb adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: stim-u-lat-ing (4)

English Definition

Encouraging interest, activity, or enthusiasm

Example Sentence

We had a very stimulating discussion.

US IPA /ˈstɪm.jə.leɪ.t̬ɪŋ/

UK IPA /ˈstɪm.ju.leɪ.tɪŋ/

inspiring exciting invigorating thought-provoking arousing

boring dull depressing