 rousing |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement | |
| Synonyms: | stirring | |
| Examples: | "a rousing sermon" "stirring events such as wars and rescues" |
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| Related terms: | stimulating | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] rousing to activity or heightened action as by spurring or goading | |
| Examples: | "tossed a rousing political comment into the conversation" |
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| Related terms: | provocative | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the act of arousing | |
| Synonyms: | arousal | |
| Examples: | "the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions" |
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| Related terms: | change_of_state stimulation excitation incitation awakening titillation inflammation inspiration agitate | |
| Similar spelling: |
rockingham Rosinski rosiness Rosenzweig |
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