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rousing

adjective noun

rousing to activity or heightened action as by spurring or goading

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
R
Ends with
G
Contains
OU
Scrabble score
8
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɹaʊzɪŋ

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. rousing to activity or heightened action as by spurring or goading

    “tossed a rousing political comment into the conversation”

adjective

  1. capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement

    “a rousing sermon”

noun

  1. the act of arousing

    “the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions”

In context

Example Sentences

tossed a rousing political comment into the conversation
a rousing sermon
stirring events such as wars and rescues
the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions

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