rousing

rousing

adj

Definition of ROUSING

1

a : giving rise to excitement : stirring <a rousing speech> b : brisk, lively

2

: exceptional, superlative <a rousing success>

— rous·ing·ly adverb

Examples of ROUSING

1. She was met with a rousing reception.
2. <a rousing rendition of our national anthem>

First Known Use of ROUSING

1640

Related to ROUSING

Synonyms: breathtaking, charged, electric, electrifying, exhilarating, exhilarative, galvanic, galvanizing, hair-raising, heart-stopping, inspiring, intoxicating, kicky, mind-bending, mind-blowing, mind-boggling, rip-roaring, exciting, stimulating, stirring, thrilling

Antonyms: unexciting

Related Words: arresting, interesting, intriguing, provocative, tantalizing, titillating; absorbing, engrossing, gripping, riveting; moving, poignant, touching; enchanting, enthralling, fascinating, spellbinding; dynamic, energetic, high-voltage, kinetic, lively, lusty

Near Antonyms: boring, mind-numbing, tedious, tiresome; dreary, dull, humdrum, monotonous, uninteresting

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Rhymes with ROUSING

housing