rousing
Americanadjective
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exciting; stirring.
a rousing song.
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active or vigorous.
a rousing campaign.
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brisk; lively.
a rousing business.
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exceptional; extraordinary.
a rousing lie.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- nonrousing adjective
- rousingly adverb
- unrousing adjective
Etymology
Origin of rousing
Example Sentences
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However, a rousing response from the reigning champions underlined their credentials.
From BBC
There was yelling and booing and people crying, it was big and rousing, boring and absurd.
That convention was also where Jackson forever secured his place within the party’s center with his rousing speech urging its old guard to embrace a broader multicultural spectrum, including the queer community.
From Salon
Her mother was watching from the finish line, and Shiffrin got a rousing ovation from the crowd when she finished her run.
From Los Angeles Times
Once they were all settled, I would have a quick chat - nothing too rousing! - and then leave the dressing room.
From BBC
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