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English adjective: stirring | |||
| 1. | stirring capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement | ||
| Samples | A rousing sermon. Stirring events such as wars and rescues. | ||
| Synonyms | rousing | ||
| Similar | stimulating | ||
| Antonyms | unexciting, unstimulating | ||
| 2. | stirring exciting strong but not unpleasant emotions | ||
| Samples | A stirring speech. | ||
| Synonyms | soul-stirring | ||
| Similar | moving | ||
| Antonyms | unmoving | ||
English noun: stirring | |||
| 1. | stirring (act) agitating a liquid with an implement | ||
| Samples | Constant stirring prevents it from burning on the bottom of the pan. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | agitation | ||
| 2. | stirring (act) arousing to a particular emotion or action | ||
| Synonyms | inspiration | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | arousal, rousing | ||
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