rouse
verb (used with object)
to bring out of a state of sleep, unconsciousness, inactivity, fancied security, apathy, depression, etc..
rousedness
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a word derived from
rouse.
Example Sentences
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Everywhere was a sense of mystery and rousedness.
From The Rainbow by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence
Gerald's face was lit up with an uncanny smile, full of light and rousedness, yet unconscious.
From Women in Love by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence
And there was a kind of bristling rousedness in the room.
From The Rainbow by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence
There was a rousedness and a glancing everywhere.
From Women in Love by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence
