adjective
- providing too much stimulation; causing excessive excitement or arousal of the senses or mind
Examples
- The bright lights and loud music were overstimulating for the young child.
- She found the busy shopping mall overstimulating and needed to step outside.
- The teacher reduced the classroom decorations because they were overstimulating to students with ADHD.
- After the overstimulating day at the amusement park, he needed quiet time to relax.
- The documentary was overstimulating with too many rapid scene changes.
- Parents should avoid overstimulating activities before bedtime.