rousing
[ rou-zing ]
/ ˈraʊ zɪŋ /
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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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rousing
/ (ˈraʊzɪŋ) /
adjective
tending to rouse or excite; lively, brisk, or vigorousa rousing chorus
Derived forms of rousing
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