stimulating

• Bezeichnet etwas, das zu Aktivität, Interesse oder Nachdenken anregt; auch im Sinne von belebend, anregend auf Geist oder Sinne.

Describes something that encourages activity, interest, or thought.

1. Intellectually excitingB2formal

   Causing interest, enthusiasm, or mental activity.

   Anregend

   • The lecture was highly stimulating and full of new ideas.
   • She finds philosophical debates very stimulating.
   • A stimulating conversation can last for hours.

   Synonymechallengingexcitinginspiringinterestingintriguinginvigoratingtantalizingthought-provoking

   Antonymeboringdullmonotonoustediousuninspiringuninteresting

2. Physically invigoratingB2formal

   Causing increased energy or activity in the body.

   Belebend

   • The cold water had a stimulating effect on his circulation.
   • Caffeine is a well-known stimulating substance.
   • The massage was both relaxing and stimulating.

   Synonymebracingenergizingexhilaratinginvigoratingrefreshingrestorativerevivingtonicvitalizing

   Antonymecalmingsedativesoothing

• Verb, das bezeichnet, etwas zu fördern, anzuregen oder Interesse, Aktivität oder Wachstum zu wecken.

A verb used to indicate the act of encouraging or arousing interest, activity, or growth in something.

1. Encourage activity or growthB2formal

   To encourage or cause something to become more active, grow, or develop.

   Stimulieren

   • The government introduced tax cuts to stimulate the economy.
   • Exercise stimulates blood circulation.
   • Caffeine can stimulate the nervous system.

   Synonymeactivateboostencouragefostergalvanizeinvigoratemotivatepromotepromptspur

   Antonymedeterdiscourageinhibitstiflesuppress

2. Arouse interest or excitementB1formal

   To make someone feel interested, excited, or eager to do something.

   Interesse wecken

   • The teacher used games to stimulate the students' curiosity.
   • The documentary stimulated a lot of discussion about climate change.
   • Art can stimulate the imagination.

   Synonymearouseenergizeexcitefiregalvanizeinspirekindlemotivaterousestir

   Antonymeboredisinterestdull