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rousing
[ rou-zing ]
/ ËraÊ zÉȘĆ /
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adjective
exciting; stirring: a rousing song.
active or vigorous: a rousing campaign.
brisk; lively: a rousing business.
exceptional; extraordinary: a rousing lie.
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British Dictionary definitions for rousing
rousing
/ (ËraÊzÉȘĆ) /
adjective
tending to rouse or excite; lively, brisk, or vigorousa rousing chorus
Derived forms of rousing
rousingly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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