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Rousing Common

Rousing has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

the act of arousing

"the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions"

2

The act by which somebody or something is roused.

Verb
1

present participle of rouse

Adjective
1

capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement

"a rousing sermon"

"stirring events such as wars and rescues"

2

rousing to activity or heightened action as by spurring or goading

"tossed a rousing political comment into the conversation"

3

That rouses or excites.

Example Sentences
"the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions" noun
"a rousing sermon" adjective
"stirring events such as wars and rescues" adjective
"tossed a rousing political comment into the conversation" adjective
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