stimulant

noun
UK: /ˈstɪmjələnt/
US: /ˈstɪmjələnt/

  1. A substance that makes you more awake and gives you more energy.

    1. Coffee is a common stimulant that many people use to start their day.
    2. The doctor advised against using stimulants to treat fatigue without addressing underlying causes.

  2. Something that encourages activity or new ideas.

    1. The art exhibition acted as a stimulant to the local economy.
    2. Debates can be a powerful stimulant for intellectual growth, encouraging critical thinking.

Synonyms

incentive catalyst
stimulant adjective

  1. Producing a temporary increase of energy or activity in the body or part of the body.

    1. Stimulant drugs can be harmful.
    2. The doctor prescribed a stimulant medication to help manage the patient's condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stimulant" in English means: A substance that makes you more awake and gives you more energy., Something that encourages activity or new ideas..

The phonetic transcription of "stimulant" is /ˈstɪmjələnt/ in British English and /ˈstɪmjələnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stimulant": incentive, catalyst.

Example usage of "stimulant": "Coffee is a common stimulant that many people use to start their day.". More examples on the page.