excitant

• Adjectif désuet signifiant qui excite ou stimule, rare en anglais moderne ; il peut s'agir de l'effet produit sur les sens, l'esprit ou l'activité.

An obsolete adjective meaning tending to excite or stimulate; now rarely used in modern English.

1. Stimulating or excitingC1formalmedical

   Capable of increasing activity or causing excitement, especially in a physiological or nervous system context.

   excitant

   • The excitant properties of caffeine are well documented.
   • Certain excitant drugs can increase heart rate and alertness.
   • The doctor warned about the excitant effects of the medication.

   Synonymesexcitatoryexcitinginvigoratingquickeningstimulatingstimulative

   Antonymescalmingdepressantsedativesoothingtranquilizing

• Substance ou agent qui stimule ou accélère temporairement un processus physiologique ou vital dans l'organisme.

A noun referring to a substance or agent that temporarily stimulates or accelerates a physiological or vital process in the body.

1. Stimulant substanceC1formalmedical

   A drug or agent that temporarily quickens some vital process, such as heart rate or mental activity.

   Excitant

   • Caffeine is a common excitant found in coffee and tea.
   • The doctor prescribed a mild excitant to help with the patient's low energy levels.
   • Certain excitants can have side effects if taken in large doses.

   Synonymespick-me-uprestorativestimulanttonicupper

   Antonymesdepressantsedativetranquilizer