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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishSomething that stirs up excitement or enthusiasm, like a speech, cheer, or performance.
Common pairings
rousing speech
rousing welcome
rousing chorus
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Word forms
- Plural
- rousings
- Comparative
- more rousing
- Superlative
- most rousing
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Etymology
From rouse + -ing.
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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.
