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stimolante

/stimoˈlante/adjective / noun · masculineB2 / C1
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Meaning · adjective

stimulating

  • inspiring, thought-provoking, or engaging
  • physically invigorating or exciting

In a sentence

Ho trovato la conferenza di oggi davvero stimolante.

I found today's lecture really stimulating.

Non è un ambiente particolarmente stimolante per un giovane creativo.

It is not a particularly stimulating environment for a creative young person.

Trovi che questo nuovo incarico sia stimolante?

Do you find this new assignment stimulating?

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
stimolantemasculine · singular
stimolantefeminine · singular
stimolantimasculine · plural
stimolantifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Ends in -e in the singular for both genders; plural is -i for both.
  • Can also function as a masculine noun meaning 'stimulant'.

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Meaning · noun

stimulant

  • a substance that temporarily increases physiological or nervous activity

In a sentence

Il medico gli ha consigliato di evitare ogni tipo di stimolante.

The doctor advised him to avoid any kind of stimulant.

La caffeina è uno stimolante naturale molto diffuso.

Caffeine is a very common natural stimulant.

Non dovresti fare affidamento sugli stimolanti per restare sveglio.

You shouldn't rely on stimulants to stay awake.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
stimolantemasculine · singular
stimolantimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Refers to physiological stimulants like caffeine, nicotine, or medications.
  • Also functions commonly as an adjective meaning 'stimulating' or 'thought-provoking'.

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