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rousing

[ rou-zing ]

adjective

  1. exciting; stirring:

    a rousing song.

  2. active or vigorous:

    a rousing campaign.

  3. brisk; lively:

    a rousing business.

  4. exceptional; extraordinary:

    a rousing lie.



rousing

/ ˈʊɪŋ /

adjective

  1. tending to rouse or excite; lively, brisk, or vigorous

    a rousing chorus

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Derived Forms

  • ˈdzܲԲ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • dzܲiԲ· adverb
  • ԴDz·dzܲiԲ adjective
  • ܲ·dzܲiԲ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of rousing1

First recorded in 1635–45; rouse 1 + -ing 2
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Otherwise, these interconnected plots are rousing pulp fictions — the Quentin Tarantino film is an obvious inspiration.

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He also described the performances of the songs Heigh-Ho and Whistle While You Work as "stylishly choreographed and rousingly performed".

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That rousing score settled the nerves and Wales steadily edged clear with their wonderful brand of total rugby.

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"Canadians are always ready when someone else drops the gloves," Carney declared to rousing applause.

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Then a parade of military veterans received a rousing welcome.

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