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View usage for: (stɜːrɪŋ) Word forms: plural stirrings1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]A stirring event, performance, or account of something makes people very excited or enthusiastic. The Prime Minister made a stirring speech. Stowe gives a stirring performance as a strong spirited female. ...a stirring account of the final months of the old regime. Synonyms: exciting, dramatic, thrilling, moving More Synonyms of stirring 2. countable nounA stirring of a feeling or thought is the beginning of one. I feel a stirring of curiosity. [+ of] ...the first stirrings of a sense of guilt. stirring in British English (ˈstɜːrɪŋ) adjective1. exciting the emotions; stimulating 2. active, lively, or busy Derived forms stirringly (ˈstirringly) adverb stirring in American English (ˈstɜrɪŋ) adjective2. that stirs one's feelings; rousing stirring music Derived forms stirringly (ˈstirringly) adverb Examples of 'stirring' in a sentencestirring The first stirrings of his dream move? First stirrings occurred during the early decades of the eighteenth century.At that point you felt the first real stirrings of rebellion in the air. Feel the stirrings of a sea breeze in your hair?Yet there are stirrings of new life in the embattled record industry.But there are unmistakable stirrings of life.It could be we are witnessing the early stirrings of a revolution.What it may do is to identify the early stirrings of the disease before it is sufficiently established to produceclear symptoms.Then in June last year came the first stirrings of alarm.Here are the early stirrings of the Renaissance.You'd have to be a robot not to feel some inner stirrings when you're looking at scenery like this.In my boredom and lethargy I began to feel stirrings of those "irregular motions of the flesh '. In other languagesstirring British English: stirring ADJECTIVE A stirring event, performance, or account of something makes people very excited or enthusiastic. The director made a stirring speech. - American English: stirring
- Brazilian Portuguese: comovedor
- Chinese: > 激动人心的活动、演出或讲述
- European Spanish: conmovedor
- French: émouvant
- German: bewegend
- Italian: entusiasmante
- Japanese: 感動的な
- Korean: 흥미진진한
- European Portuguese: comovedor
- Latin American Spanish: conmovedor
British English: stirring NOUN A stirring of a feeling or thought is the beginning of one. I feel a stirring of curiosity. - American English: stirring
- Brazilian Portuguese: pontinha
- Chinese: > 动心起念活动、演出或讲述
- European Spanish: atisbo
- French: début
- German: Anzeichen
- Italian: moto
- Japanese: 芽生え
- Korean: 시작됨
- European Portuguese: pontinha
- Latin American Spanish: atisbo
All related terms of 'stirring'Definition causing emotion, excitement, and enthusiasm a stirring account of the final months of the old regime Additional synonymsDefinition like a drama in suddenness or effectiveness He witnessed many dramatic escapes. Synonyms exciting, emotional, thrilling, tense, startling, sensational, breathtaking, electrifying, melodramatic, climactic, hair-raising, high-octane (informal), shock-horror (facetious), suspensefulDefinition tending or designed to arouse emotion He made an emotive speech to his fans. Synonyms moving, touching, affecting, emotional, exciting, stirring, thrilling, sentimental, poignant, heart-rending, heart-warming, tear-jerking (informal) Definition causing strong feelings of excitement and happiness It was the most exhilarating experience of my life. Synonyms exciting, thrilling, stimulating, breathtaking, cheering, exalting, enlivening, invigorating, gladdening, vitalizing, exhilarant Additional synonymsDefinition (of an experience or period of time) extremely exciting in the heady days of their summer travels Synonyms exciting, thrilling, stimulating, exhilarating, overwhelming, intoxicatingDefinition full of emotion He made an impassioned appeal for peace. Synonyms intense, heated, passionate, warm, excited, inspired, violent, stirring, flaming, furious, glowing, blazing, vivid, animated, rousing, fiery, worked up, ardent, inflamed, fervent, ablaze, vehement, fervid It was not our most inspiring performance of the season. Synonyms uplifting, encouraging, exciting, moving, affecting, stirring, stimulating, rousing, exhilarating, heartening The music is pulsating and the atmosphere intoxicating. Synonyms exciting, thrilling, stimulating, sexy (informal), heady, exhilaratingDefinition vivacious or animated lively streets full of bars and cafés Synonyms busy, crowded, stirring, buzzing, bustling, moving, eventfulDefinition arousing or touching the emotions It was a moving moment for them. Synonyms emotional, touching, affecting, exciting, inspiring, stirring, arousing, poignant, emotive, impelling Definition lively or vigorous She gave a rousing speech to the convention. Synonyms lively, moving, spirited, exciting, inspiring, stirring, stimulating, vigorous, brisk, exhilarating, inflammatory, electrifying Definition inspiring new ideas or enthusiasm The atmosphere was always stimulating. Synonyms exciting, inspiring, stirring, provoking, intriguing, rousing, provocative, exhilarating, thought-provoking, galvanic a thrilling encounter with wildlife in its natural state Synonyms exciting, gripping, stimulating, stirring, sensational, rousing, riveting, electrifying, hair-raising, rip-roaring (informal) |