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What is another word for Stimulated? – 178 Stimulated Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    motivated inspired encouraged aroused excited thrilled invigorated energized activated prompted provoked sparked ignited fueled driven impelled stirred roused awakened alerted informed instructed guided directed influenced affected impressed persuaded convinced prompted goaded prodded spurred galvanized revitalized refreshed renewed reborn regenerated

    Meaning of Stimulated

    The primary meaning of "Stimulated" is to encourage or prompt someone to feel or do something, often by providing a stimulus.

    Definitions

    • Causing someone to feel interested or excited, or to take action
    • * Encouraging a particular activity or process to happen or develop
    • * Providing a stimulus to something, such as a person's mind or a part of the body

    Etymology of Stimulated

    The word "Stimulated" originates from the Latin word "stimulare," which means to goad or urge on, and is related to "stimulus," meaning a prod or spur
    The word has been in use since the 17th century, initially in the context of encouraging or prompting physical or mental activity

    Example Uses

    • The teacher's enthusiasm stimulated the students to learn more about the subject
    • * The new policy stimulated economic growth in the region
    • * The artist's use of color and light stimulated the viewer's imagination

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    uninterested bored disheartened discouraged depressed suppressed stifled restrained inhibited blocked hindered prevented stopped calmed soothed tranquilized dulled numbed deadened stifled repressed oppressed subdued weakened enfeebled tired exhausted lethargic apathetic indifferent

    Related Nouns

    stimulus motivation inspiration encouragement excitement thrill energy activation prompt provocation spark ignition fuel drive impulse stir rouse awakening alert instruction guidance direction influence impression persuasion conviction goad prod spur galvanization revitalization refreshment renewal rebirth regeneration

    Related Verbs

    motivate inspire encourage arouse excite thrill invigorate energize activate prompt provoke spark ignite fuel drive impel stir rouse awaken alert inform instruct guide direct influence affect impress persuade convince goad prod spur galvanize revitalize refresh renew rebirth regenerate

    Related Adjectives

    motivational inspirational encouraging exciting thrilling invigorating energizing activating prompting provocative sparking igniting fueling driving impelling stirring rousing awakening alert informative instructive guiding directive influential impressive persuasive convincing goading prodding spurring galvanizing revitalizing refreshing renewing reborn regenerative