mentalstimulant
nounUK /ˈmɛntəl ˈstɪmjʊlənt/
US /ˈmɛntəl ˈstɪmjələnt/
Something that helps your brain wake up and think better.
Coffee is a mental stimulant that helps many people focus in the morning.
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2. A substance that increases activity in the brain.
Doctors warned that too much of the mental stimulant could cause anxiety.
3. Anything that makes you feel more awake and alert.
A brisk walk can act as a natural mental stimulant.
4. A drug or drink that speeds up thinking and reaction time.
He avoided mental stimulants late at night so he could sleep.