Definitions for: Rousing


[n] the act of arousing; "the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions"
[adj] rousing to activity or heightened action as by spurring or goading; "tossed a rousing political comment into the conversation"
[adj] capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement; "a rousing sermon"; "stirring events such as wars and rescues"



Webster (1913) Definition: Rous"ing, a.
1. Having power to awaken or excite; exciting.

I begin to feel Some rousing motions in me.
--Milton.

2. Very great; violent; astounding; as, a rousing fire; a
rousing lie. [Colloq.]

Synonyms: arousal, provocative, stimulating, stirring

See Also: awakening, change of state, excitation, excitement, incitation, incitement, inflaming, inflammation, inspiration, stimulation, stirring, titillation, wakening, waking up

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