adj, noun ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Something having a stimulating effect; a stimulant, an incentive. obsolete

   "Then there are ſo many ſtimulatives to ſuch a ſpirit as mine in this affair, beſides Love […]."

Adjective

1. 1
   Having a stimulating effect.

Adjective

1. 1
   capable of arousing or accelerating physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent wordnet

Synonyms

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adrenocorticotrophicalluringanalepticbaitbracingbreathtaking

Antonyms

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depressant

Example

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"Then there are ſo many ſtimulatives to ſuch a ſpirit as mine in this affair, beſides Love […]."

Etymology

From stimulate + -ive.

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