stimulant

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Learn the meaning of stimulant with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

stimulant

(noun)

Meaning

substance that boosts energy or activity

Example

"Caffeine is a common stimulant found in coffee."

Synonyms

energiserboosterinvigorator

Antonyms

sedativedepressanttranquiliser

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin stimulare, meaning to goad or excite.
Related word forms
  • adjective: stimulating