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Definitions

stimulative

[stim-yuh-ley-tiv] / ˈstɪm yəˌleɪ 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
WEAK
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
STRONG
animating bracing elevating enlivening exalting gladdening inspiriting quickening vitalizing
WEAK
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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Ray Dalio: A weak currency and low interest rates are good for borrowers and debtors and stimulative to markets and economies.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Ray Dalio: A weak currency and low interest rates are good for borrowers and debtors and stimulative to markets and economies.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

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

While the prospect of these changes has yet to spook markets, we know that the combination of these stimulative actions from fiscal agents and monetary authorities working together can be powerful.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 28, 2025

At least they have exercised a helpful and stimulative influence.

From Popular scientific lectures by Mach, Ernst

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.