stimulated
Definition
Adjective: 1. Emotionally aroused or excited: Being in a state of heightened emotional or mental activity, often as a result of an external influence or stimulus. This describes a condition of being mentally invigorated, interested, or emotionally stirred.
Usage
The adjective "stimulated" describes a person's or sometimes an animal's state of being mentally or emotionally activated. It is often used to indicate a positive response to something interesting, exciting, or challenging. It is typically used after a linking verb (e.g., be, feel, become) or before a noun.
Examples
- The students were stimulated by the professor's challenging questions and engaged in a lively debate.
- After reading the thought-provoking article, she felt intellectually stimulated.
- A stimulated mind is more creative and open to new ideas.
- The audience was visibly stimulated by the powerful performance.
Advanced Usage
- "to be stimulated by something": This is the most common construction, indicating the source of the arousal.
- He was greatly stimulated by the complex puzzle.
- "to feel stimulated": Used to describe the internal experience of being aroused or excited.
- Working on this innovative project makes me feel stimulated.
Variants and Related Words
- Stimulate (verb): To arouse or excite to action or increased activity.
- The lecture stimulated my interest in astronomy.
- Stimulating (adjective): Causing stimulation; arousing interest or excitement.
- It was a stimulating conversation.
- Stimulation (noun): The action of stimulating or the state of being stimulated.
- The brain needs constant stimulation to stay sharp.
Synonyms
- Aroused: Stirred to action or a particular emotional state.
- Invigorated: Filled with energy and life.
- Enlivened: Made more lively or cheerful.
- Excited: Very enthusiastic and eager.
- Provoked: Stimulated or incited, especially to a strong reaction.
Antonyms
- Unmoved: Not emotionally affected.
- Bored: Feeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest.
- Unstimulated: Not aroused or excited.
- Apathetic: Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
Related Phrases
- Intellectually stimulated: Specifically aroused in a mental or cognitive way.
- She prefers books that leave her intellectually stimulated.
- Visually stimulated: Aroused or excited by what one sees.
- The art exhibition left the visitors visually stimulated.
Adjective
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emotionally aroused
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