stimulating Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: S T IH1 M Y AH0 L EY0 T IH0 NG
What Does Stimulating Mean?
Stimulating is used as an adjective meaning Having a manner that stimulates; serving to stimulate. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of stimulate. As a verb, it means To encourage into action.
Word Facts for Stimulating
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | provocative, piquant and challenging |
| Antonyms | unexciting, unstimulating and de-energize |
| Comparative / superlative | more stimulating, most stimulating |
Stimulating Definition (Adjective)
- Having a manner that stimulates; serving to stimulate.
Stimulating as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of stimulate
Verb
- To encourage into action.
- To arouse an organism to functional activity.
Adjective
- Having a manner that stimulates.
Synonyms of Stimulating
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Stimulating synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Stimulating
Stimulating in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
stimulating (comparative more stimulating, superlative most stimulating)
stimulating
Words That Rhyme With Stimulating
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Stimulating: Your Questions Answered
Is stimulating an adjective or a verb?
Stimulating is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for stimulating?
Close synonyms of stimulating are provocative, piquant and challenging. See the full list of stimulating synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of stimulating?
Words opposite in meaning to stimulating are unexciting, unstimulating, de-energize and sedate.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of stimulating?
The comparative form is more stimulating and the superlative form is most stimulating.