Definitions for: Stirring


[n] agitating a liquid with an implement; "constant stirring prevents it from burning on the bottom of the pan"
[n] arousing to a particular emotion or action
[adj] exciting strong but not unpleasant emotions; "a stirring speech"
[adj] capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement; "a rousing sermon"; "stirring events such as wars and rescues"



Webster (1913) Definition: Stir"ring, a.
Putting in motion, or being in motion; active; active in
business; habitually employed in some kind of business;
accustomed to a busy life.

A more stirring and intellectual age than any which had
gone before it. --Southey.

Syn: Animating; arousing; awakening; stimulating; quickening;
exciting.

Synonyms: inspiration, moving, rousing, soul-stirring, stimulating

See Also: agitation, arousal, rousing

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