adjective

rousing

ROW-zihng

adjective

Exciting or inspiring; capable of stirring strong emotion or enthusiasm.

"The coach gave a rousing speech before the final match."

"The crowd gave the band a rousing welcome."

How to Use Rousing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething that stirs up excitement or enthusiasm, like a speech, cheer, or performance.

Common pairings

rousing speech rousing welcome rousing chorus

more rousing comparative, rousings plural, most rousing superlative

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The coach gave a _____ speech before the final match.

From rouse + -ing.

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