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rousing
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
rousing
(adjective)
rabble–rouser
(noun)
rouse
(verb)
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rousing
/
ˈ
raʊzɪŋ/
adjective
rousing
/
ˈ
raʊzɪŋ/
adjective
Learner's definition of ROUSING
always used before a noun
1
:
done or said with great enthusiasm or excitement
She was met with a
rousing
reception.
a
rousing
speech
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2
:
causing great emotion, excitement, or enthusiasm
They played a
rousing
[=
stirring
] rendition of the national anthem.
a
rousing
finale/victory
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3
:
unusually good
The play was a
rousing
[=
remarkable
] success.
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