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Definitions

stimulative

[stim-yuh-ley-tiv] / ˈstɪm jəˌleɪ tɪv /

ADJECTIVE

bracing

Synonyms

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invigorating refreshing

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animating chilly cool crisp energizing fortifying quickening restorative reviving rousing stimulating tonic

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exhilarative fresh lively vigorous

Antonyms

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friendly hot responsive temperate warm

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debilitating exhausting tiring

ADJECTIVE

exhilarant

Synonyms

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bracing electric energizing exciting exhilarative exhilaratory inspiring invigorating refreshing reinvigorating renewing restorative roborant rousing stimulating stirring thrilling tonic uplifting

ADJECTIVE

exhilarating

Synonyms

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breathtaking exciting inspiring intoxicating invigorating rousing stirring thrilling uplifting

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animating bracing elevating enlivening exalting gladdening inspiriting quickening vitalizing

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animative electric exhilarant exhilarative exhilaratory eye-popping tonic

Antonyms

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boring depressing unstimulating

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agitating discouraging upsetting worrying

ADJECTIVE

moving

Synonyms

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eloquent emotional expressive gripping heartbreaking heartrending inspirational inspiring meaningful persuasive poignant stirring stunning touching

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arousing awakening impelling motivating propelling provoking quickening rallying rousing stimulating

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affective breathless dynamic emotive facund far-out felt in gut grabbed by hairy impressive mind-bending mind-blowing significant turned on by

Antonyms

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dull unaffecting

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immobile unemotional unexciting unmoving

Example Sentences

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That is the federal-funds rate considered to be neither stimulative nor restrictive — what would prevail if the economy were at full employment but not overheated, with inflation stable.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Some investors believe interest-rate cuts and stimulative fiscal policy should help the economy grow faster this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

“We suspect that the precious metals prices might be signaling recent concerns about an excessively stimulative combination of monetary and fiscal policies in the U.S. next year,” he added.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

The bank has said that the neutral rate for Japan—one that is neither restrictive nor stimulative to the economy—likely lies between 1.0% and 2.5%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

At least they have exercised a helpful and stimulative influence.

From Popular scientific lectures by Mach, Ernst

stimulative

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