stimulating; exciting; provocative
Describes something that arouses interest, excitement, or strong reaction. Can be positive (thrilling) or slightly edgy (provocative).
This movie was very exciting.
Her fashion is always provocative.
刺激的 emphasizes stimulating or provocative excitement, while スリリング specifically evokes suspense and adrenaline like in a thriller.
刺激的 is a native Japanese term for something stimulating or provocative, while エキサイティング is a direct loanword used more casually for thrilling events like sports or movies.
刺激的 describes something stimulating or provocative in a general sense, whereas センセーショナル specifically implies causing a big public stir or media sensation.
刺激的 describes something stimulating or exciting in a general sense, whereas 挑発的 specifically implies intent to provoke anger or confrontation.
Standard kanji spelling.
Rarely used kanji form; 戟 is a variant of 激.
Derived from 刺激 (stimulus) + 的 (-like, -ish), forming an adjectival noun meaning 'stimulating' or 'exciting'.