adj
stirring
STUR-rihng
adj
1
Deeply moving or inspiring; capable of provoking strong emotion.
"He gave a stirring speech before the final match."
"It was a stirring rendition of the national anthem."
How to Use Stirring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that emotionally moves or energizes people, like a rousing speech or performance.
Common pairings
a stirring speech
a stirring performance
stirring music
Word Forms
more stirring comparative, stirrings plural, most stirring superlative
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