stimulatingly
|stim-u-lat-ing-ly|
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/ˈstɪm.jə.leɪt/
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/ˈstɪm.jʊ.leɪt/
(stimulate)
encouragement or arousal
Etymology
'stimulate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'stimulare', where 'stimulus' meant 'a goad' or 'spur'.
'stimulate' changed from Latin 'stimulare' and the noun 'stimulus' and entered English in early modern usage to become the modern English 'stimulate'.
Initially it meant 'to prick or goad (physically or metaphorically)', but over time it evolved into its current sense of 'to encourage activity, to arouse interest or energy'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a way that stimulates; in an exciting, invigorating, or interest-arousing manner.
The professor spoke stimulatingly about the new findings, and the audience listened eagerly.
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Last updated: 2025/09/14 22:11