different between absorbing vs stimulating

English

absorb +? -ing

absorbing (comparative more absorbing, superlative most absorbing)

Engrossing, that sustains someone's interest. [First attested in the mid 18^th century.]
An absorbing pursuit.
(statistics, of a state) Allowing a process to enter it, but not to leave it.

absorbing

stimulating (comparative more stimulating, superlative most stimulating)

Having a manner that stimulates.
- 1991 May 12, "Kidnapped!" Jeeves and Wooster, Series 2, Episode 5:
  Jeeves: Foreign travel often liberates emotions best kept in check, sir. The air of North America is notoriously stimulating in this regard, as witness the regrettable behavior of its inhabitants in 1776.
  B. Wooster: Hm? What happened in 1776, Jeeves?
  Jeeves: I prefer not to dwell on it, if it's convenient to you, sir.

stimulating

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