Definition of Rousing
Rousing
rous·ing
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
stirring, exciting, and lively, executed with great enthusiasm;
e.g. They sang a rousing patriotic song as a group.
(adjective)
exceptional and surpassing in some quality;
e.g. They gave a rousing performance that was met with loud applause.
(adjective)
in old usage, strongly blazing, used to describe flames/fire;
e.g. They built a rousing fire to keep them warm on the cold night.
(verb)
stirring someone/something up from a state of inactivity, passivity, or sleep;
e.g. She tried rousing the sleeping children by shaking their shoulders.
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