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be stimulating

[/bi ˈstɪmjuleɪtɪŋ/]
verb phrase
ser estimulante
1. to be interesting, engaging, or exciting; to provoke thought or interest
This conversation is be stimulating and thought-provoking.
Esta conversa é estimulante e provocadora de pensamento.
2. to provide intellectual or creative encouragement
The workshop proved to be stimulating for all participants.
O workshop provou ser estimulante para todos os participantes.
3. to be arousing or exciting in a physical or sensory way
The music was be stimulating to the dancers.
A música era estimulante para os dançarinos.
NYC Slang
be fire / be lit (when referring to something exciting)
Synonyms
be engagingbe excitingbe interestingbe inspiringbe invigorating
Antonyms
be boringbe dullbe tediousbe uninteresting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser estimulante
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ser estimulante
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser instigante
Alternative, slightly more colloquial
Portugal
ser estimulante
Standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

food for thought
keep the creative juices flowing
light a fire under someone
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