1.
stimulating, exciting
Providing mental or physical stimulation; arousing interest or excitement.
2.
provocative, sensational
Intentionally controversial or shocking; designed to provoke a strong reaction.
Usage: 刺激的 can be used as a な-adjective or adverbially with に. It can be positive (exciting, thought-provoking) or negative (too provocative, sensational).
NOUN/VERB: 刺激 (stimulation), 刺激する (to stimulate)
Common patterns
- 刺激的な内容 (stimulating content)
- 刺激的な体験 (exciting experience)
- 刺激的な発言 (provocative statement)
- 刺激的な味 (stimulating flavor - spicy/strong)
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Related:
刺激
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興奮する (To get excited)
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エキサイティング (Exciting)
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センセーショナル (Sensational)
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誘惑的 (tempting)