excitant

/ɪkˈsaɪtənt/ /ɛkˈsaɪtənt/

Meanings

noun

Something that excites or stimulates; a stimulant

Examples :

"The energetic music was a welcome excitant after a long day of studying. "

adjective

Exciting; stimulating

Examples :

"The professor's lecture on astrophysics was surprisingly excitant, sparking a new interest in the students. "

sensation mind

Related Words

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

stimulating verb

/ˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈstɪm.jəˌleɪ.tɪŋ/

To encourage into action.

"The teacher's interesting presentation stimulated the students to ask many questions. "

energetic adjective

/ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk/ /ˌɛnɚˈdʒɛtɪk/

Possessing or pertaining to energy.

"Cosmic rays are energetic particles from outer space."

stimulant noun

/ˈstɪmjələnt/ /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

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

"Coffee is a stimulant that helps many students stay awake during late-night study sessions. "

sparking verb

/ˈspɑːrkɪŋ/ /ˈspɑːrkɪŋɡ/

To trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc).

"His late arrival to the meeting was what ended up sparking a heated debate about punctuality. "

studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

astrophysics noun

/ˌæstroʊˈfɪzɪks/ /ˌeɪstroʊˈfɪzɪks/

The branch of astronomy or physics that deals with the physical properties of celestial bodies and with the interaction between matter and radiation in celestial bodies and in the space between them.

"Maria is studying astrophysics in college to learn about the stars' composition and how galaxies form. "

stimulates verb

/ˈstɪmjuleɪts/

To encourage into action.

"The smell of coffee stimulates me to wake up in the morning. "

surprisingly adverb

/sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/ /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

In a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual.

"Surprisingly, my sister decided to volunteer at the animal shelter this weekend. "

interest noun

/ˈɪntəɹɪst/ /ˈɪntəɹst/

The price paid for obtaining, or price received for providing, money or goods in a credit transaction, calculated as a fraction of the amount or value of what was borrowed.

"Our bank offers borrowers an annual interest of 5%."

exciting verb

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

To stir the emotions of.

"The fireworks which opened the festivities excited anyone present."