Making lively and cheerful; SYN. stimulating.
ETYM Latin stimulans, p. pr.; cf. French stimulant. Related to Stimulate.
That stimulates; SYN. stimulating.
Any substance that acts on the brain to increase alertness and activity; for example, amphetamine. When given to children, stimulants may have a paradoxical, calming effect. Stimulants cause liver damage, are habit-forming, have limited therapeutic value, and are now prescribed only to treat narcolepsy and severe obesity.
Rousing or quickening activity or the senses.
Capable of arousing or accelerating physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent.
In an inspiring manner,; SYN. with inspiration.
In a suggestive manner, evocatively; in a risque manner, indecently