rousing

adjective

rous·​ing ˈrau̇-ziŋ How to pronounce rousing (audio)
1
a
: giving rise to excitement : stirring
a rousing speech
b
2
: exceptional, superlative
a rousing success
rousingly adverb

Examples of rousing in a Sentence

She was met with a rousing reception. a rousing rendition of our national anthem
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Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of rousing was in 1576

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“Rousing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rousing. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

rousing

adjective
rous·​ing
ˈrau̇-ziŋ
1
: having the power to rouse one
sang a rousing hymn
a rousing speech
2
: very good : exceptional
a rousing business

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