STIMULATIVE Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

stimulative

adjective

Definition of stimulative

as in refreshing

having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind the supposed stimulative power of herbal teas

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Recent Examples of stimulative Summers played an instrumental role in designing the stimulative policies that were used to get the US economy back on track after the Great Financial Crisis. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026 Thus, despite Bessent’s cheery promises, the historical record of the stimulative effects of financial de-regulation has not proved out. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2025 The effects can be either stimulative or sedative, depending on dose and individual metabolism. — Andrew Deangelo, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 On top of all that, the One Big Beautiful Bill will be stimulative for an economy where consumers are still spending. — Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025

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Adjective

The Imbox deodorizer works to prevent and eliminate odor — and leaves a refreshing fragrance to allow consumers to preserve the feeling of a fresh shoe for longer.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
That pragmatism was refreshing and impeccably executed at Dries Van Noten, Celine, Simone Rocha, and Loewe.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of refreshing

Adjective

Those who understand quickly move forward, while those who need more time, a different explanation or a less stimulating environment can easily fall behind.

— Irma Davarashvili, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
These adaptogenics also cost as much, if not more, than alcoholic spirits, such as Three Spirit, which incorporates ingredients such as guayusa (stimulating effects), damiana (aphrodisiac effects) and valerian (stress-relieving effects).

— Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of stimulating

Adjective

Burning is restorative not only for the ecosystem, Briggs-Cloud wrote, but for the community’s spiritual life.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Far away from the ceaseless whirring of small aircraft transporting tourists on aerial tours of the falls, this stillness, punctuated only by birdsong, feels beautifully restorative.

— Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of restorative

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