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stirring

adjective noun

Exciting strong but not unpleasant emotions

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
S
Ends with
G
Contains
TI
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈstɝɪŋ

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Exciting strong but not unpleasant emotions

    “A stirring speech”

adjective

  1. Capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement

    “A rousing sermon”

noun

  1. Agitating a liquid with an implement

    “Constant stirring prevents it from burning on the bottom of the pan”

noun

  1. Arousing to a particular emotion or action

In context

Example Sentences

A stirring speech
A rousing sermon
Stirring events such as wars and rescues
Constant stirring prevents it from burning on the bottom of the pan

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