adjective
- having the effect of stimulating or encouraging activity, growth, or function
Usage: often used in medical or scientific contexts
Examples
- The stimulatory effects of caffeine can last for several hours.
- Exercise has a stimulatory impact on the cardiovascular system.
- The hormone has stimulatory properties that promote cell growth.
- Bright light has a stimulatory effect on alertness.
- The drug showed stimulatory activity in laboratory tests.
- Certain foods have stimulatory effects on metabolism.