rousing
1. [ adjective ] capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
Synonyms: stirring
Examples:

"a rousing sermon" "stirring events such as wars and rescues"

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"

Related terms: provocative
3. [ noun ] the act of arousing
Synonyms: arousal
Examples:

"the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions"

Related terms: change_of_state stimulation excitation incitation awakening titillation inflammation inspiration agitate
Similar spelling:   rockingham
  Rosinski
  rosiness
  Rosenzweig