rousing as a noun: - 1
as an adjective: - 1
- 2
rousing
noun
1 rousing
The act of arousing.
synonym: arousal.
Dutch: aansporing, excitatie, stimulatie, stimulering
Polish: przebudzanie
adjective
1 rousing
Capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement:
— A rousing sermon.
synonym: stirring.
Roget 171:
strong,
energetic,
forcible,
active;
intense,
deep-dyed,
severe,
keen,
vivid,
sharp,
acute,
incisive,
trenchant,
brisk.
rousing,
irritation;
poignant;
virulent,
caustic,
corrosive,
mordant,
harsh,
stringent;
double-edged,
double-shotted†,
double-distilled;
drastic,
escharotic†;
racy
etc.
(pungent)
392.
potent
etc.
(powerful)
157;
radioactive.
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2 rousing
Rousing to activity or heightened action as by spurring or goading.
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