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stirring

/'st/[@]/r/I//N/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Putting in motion, or being in motion; active; active in business; habitually employed in some kind of business; accustomed to a busy life.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. agitating a liquid with an implement

    noun.act

    Examples
    Constant stirring prevents it from burning on the bottom of the pan.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. arousing to a particular emotion or action

    noun.act

    Synonyms inspiration

    Source: WordNet 3.0

adjective satellite

  1. capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement

    adj.all

    Examples
    Stirring events such as wars and rescues.
    Synonyms rousing

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. exciting strong but not unpleasant emotions

    adj.all

    Examples
    A stirring speech.
    Synonyms soul-stirring

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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