English Question

Question

Are the phrases "Very Stimulating" and "Very Interesting" the same?

Answer 1

The dictionary definitions:

Both adjectives "stimulating" and "interesting" are synonyms.

However, the adjective --stimulating-- describes a sensory or an emotional feeling.

For example, a very stimulating conversation--is capable of exciting or arousing the emotions.

The adjective-- interesting--on the other hand, does not usually arouse the emotions.

Instead, a very interesting person describes someone who is capable of holding

your-- Attention-- by being amusing, appealing, etc.