adjective

rousing

ROW-zihng

Rousing (adjective) means exciting or inspiring; capable of stirring strong emotion or enthusiasm. Example: “The coach gave a rousing speech before the final match.”

adjective

Exciting or inspiring; capable of stirring strong emotion or enthusiasm.

"The coach gave a rousing speech before the final match."

"The crowd gave the band a rousing welcome."

How to use rousing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that stirs up excitement or enthusiasm, like a speech, cheer, or performance.

Common pairings

rousing speech rousing welcome rousing chorus

Word forms

more rousing comparative, rousings plural, most rousing superlative

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Etymology

From rouse + -ing.

Rhymes for rousing

using fusing housing amusing pausing arousing accusing focusing excusing confusing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rousing” mean?

The word “rousing” means exciting or inspiring; capable of stirring strong emotion or enthusiasm. In plain terms, something that stirs up excitement or enthusiasm, like a speech, cheer, or performance.

How do you pronounce “rousing”?

“Rousing” is pronounced ROW-zihng (/ˈɹaʊzɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “rousing” in a sentence?

Here is “rousing” used in a sentence: “The coach gave a rousing speech before the final match.”

What part of speech is “rousing”?

“Rousing” is an adjective.