Synonyms

stimulative

American

[stim-yuh-ley-tiv] / ˈstɪm yəˌleɪ tɪv /

adjective

serving to stimulate.

noun

a stimulating agency.

Other Word Forms

hyperstimulative adjective
nonstimulative adjective
overstimulative adjective
overstimulatively adverb
overstimulativeness noun
stimulatively adverb
stimulativeness noun
unstimulative adjective

Etymology

Origin of stimulative

First recorded in 1740–50; stimulate + -ive

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

While economists have dialed up U.S. growth projections, stimulative economic policies in Japan, Germany and elsewhere have helped overseas stock markets in recent months outperform their counterparts stateside.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Goldman Sachs’ baseline forecast is similarly “friendly” for equities thanks in part to stimulative tax breaks by Washington and the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cuts.

From The Wall Street Journal

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