About The Word Rousing
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Rousing
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What's The Definition Of Rousing?
[n] the act of arousing; "the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions"
[adj] rousing to activity or heightened action as by spurring or goading; "tossed a rousing political comment into the conversation" [adj] capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement; "a rousing sermon"; "stirring events such as wars and rescues" Synonyms | Synonyms for Rousing: arousal | provocative | stimulating | stirring Related Terms | Find terms related to Rousing: See Also | awakening | change of state | excitation | excitement | incitation | incitement | inflaming | inflammation | inspiration | stimulation | stirring | titillation | wakening | waking up Rousing In Webster's Dictionary \Rous"ing\, a.
1. Having power to awaken or excite; exciting.
I begin to feel Some rousing motions in me.
--Milton.
2. Very great; violent; astounding; as, a rousing fire; a
rousing lie. [Colloq.]
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