stimulating

adjectives

rousing or quickening activity or the senses
"a stimulating discussion"
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stimulating interest or thought
"a challenging hypothesis"; "a thought-provoking book"
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stimulating interest and discussion
"an exciting novel"
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engagingly stimulating or provocative
"a piquant wit"; "salty language"
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capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
"a rousing sermon"; "stirring events such as wars and rescues"
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causing quivering or shivering as by cold or fear or electric shock
"a thrilling wind blew off the frozen lake"
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creating or arousing excitement
"an exciting account of her trip"
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arousing or holding the attention
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imparting strength and vitality
"the invigorating mountain air"
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arousing or capable of arousing deep emotion
"she laid her case of destitution before him in a very moving letter"- N. Hawthorne
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capable of arousing or accelerating physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
that stimulates
"stimulant phenomena"
making lively and cheerful
"the exhilarating effect of mountain air"