stimulating vs stirring

stimulating is not a noun while stirring is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
stimulating	No	Yes	No	No
stirring	Yes	Yes	No	No

stimulating (noun)	stirring (noun)
	agitating a liquid with an implement
	arousing to a particular emotion or action

stimulating (adjective)	stirring (adjective)
rousing or quickening activity or the senses	exciting strong but not unpleasant emotions
making lively and cheerful	capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
that stimulates