stirring
adjective /ˈstɜː.rɪŋ/
/ˈstɝː.ɪŋ/ approvingDefinition
› A stirring speech or song is one that produces strong, positive emotions.Inspiring feelings in others stirringly /-li/ adverb
(Definition of stirring adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- amuse verb
- arouse verb
- emotive adjective
- enthuse verb
- fire verb (EXCITE)
- freak verb
- heartstrings noun
- inflame verb
- inspirational adjective
- inspire verb
- invoke verb
- kindle verb (FEELING)
- messianic adjective
- move verb (FEELINGS)
- moving adjective (FEELINGS)
- movingly adverb
- overwhelm verb (EMOTION)
- touching adjective
Topic:
Inspiring feelings in others
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