stimulant

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   that stimulates

   stimulant phenomena

2. 2
   noun

   A substance that acts to increase physiological or nervous activity in the body.

   Milk of chameleon was recommended as an erotic stimulant by Avicenna.

3. 3
   noun

   Something that promotes activity, interest, or enthusiasm.

   [T]ouching the much vexed question of stimulants he relished a glass of choice old wine in season as both nourishing and bloodmaking and possessing aperient virtues (notably a good burgundy which he was a staunch believer in) […]

4. 4
   noun

   a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process

5. 5
   noun

   any stimulating information or event

6. 6
   adj

   Acting as a stimulant.