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stimulating /ˈstɪmjʊleɪtɪŋ/ (adjective) 1. Encouraging or arousing interest or enthusiasm.

A rich and ~ working environment

2. Encouraging development of or increased activity in (a state or process).

The computer based training module ~ a passion for learning

3. (ironic) Depriving one of all dignity and self-worth in the name of forlornly advancing one’s career.

“I was humbled to be invited onto a most ~ panel discussion on EMIR bilateral margin regulations with an emphasis on EU Phase 6 IM implementation.”

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 {{g}}[[stimulating]] /ˈstɪmjʊleɪtɪŋ/ (''[[adjective]]'')
-Encouraging or arousing interest or enthusiasm. ''A rich and ~ working environment''
+. Encouraging or arousing interest or enthusiasm.
-Encouraging development of or increased activity in (a state or process). ''The courses ~ a passion for learning''
+:''A rich and ~ working environment''
+. Encouraging development of or increased activity in (a state or process).
-Note the dissonance that sounds when you apply that word to  “a ~ [[panel discussion]] on EMIR bilateral margining and EU Phase 6 IM implementation.”
+:''The [[computer based training]] module ~ a passion for learning''
+. (''ironic'') Depriving one of all dignity and self-worth in the name of forlornly advancing one’s career.
+:“I was [[humbled]] to be invited onto a most ~ [[panel discussion]] on [[EMIR]] bilateral margin regulations with an emphasis on EU Phase 6 IM implementation.”