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Synonyms

rousing

American  
[rou-zing] / ˈraʊ zɪŋ /

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 British  
/ ˈraʊzɪŋ /

adjective

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

    a rousing chorus
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • nonrousing adjective
  • rousingly adverb
  • unrousing adjective

Etymology

Origin of rousing

First recorded in 1635–45; rouse 1 + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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A rousing performance against Ivory Coast - ranked 35 in the world to Scotland's 40 - in Liverpool and they'll be where they want to be.

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Murphy did not get the rousing reception from the home fans like Aspinall or Pimblett have in the past as he made a business-like walkout, but he was cheered as he stepped into the octagon.

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Italy were superior in the aerial battle in the opening quarter, but Wales were lifted by a rousing penalty, created by the chasing work of Rees-Zammit, Mee and flanker Alex Mann.

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But Scotland were left shattered following a rousing finish from Ireland as Tommy O'Brien scored twice to spark ecstatic celebrations among the home support.

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However, a rousing response from the reigning champions underlined their credentials.

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