stimulative
Americanadjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- hyperstimulative adjective
- nonstimulative adjective
- overstimulative adjective
- overstimulatively adverb
- overstimulativeness noun
- stimulatively adverb
- stimulativeness noun
- unstimulative adjective
Etymology
Origin of stimulative
Example Sentences
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Ray Dalio: A weak currency and low interest rates are good for borrowers and debtors and stimulative to markets and economies.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
Some investors believe interest-rate cuts and stimulative fiscal policy should help the economy grow faster this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
Equilibrium refers to a theoretical level for borrowing costs that is neither stimulative nor restrictive, and which would keep the U.S. economy steady.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 2026
“We suspect that the precious metals prices might be signaling recent concerns about an excessively stimulative combination of monetary and fiscal policies in the U.S. next year,” the research house said.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025
As to the seasonal changes, they occur somewhat frequently in Japan, and impart a highly stimulative quality to her climate.
From An Introduction to the History of Japan by Hara, Katsuro
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