Synonyms for

Stirred

Verb / stɜ:d / Another word for stirred — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To mix or move something with a spoon or other tool.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

agitated roused provoked excited

Informal

shaken up worked up riled up moved

Literary

quickened animated roused

Antonyms

still calm unmoved unperturbed apathetic indifferent motionless

Common collocations

  • stirred up trouble
  • stirred my imagination
  • stirred the pot
  • gently stirred
  • stirred the mixture
  • stirred by emotion
  • barely stirred

Word family

noun stir
verb stir
adjective stirred
adverb stirringly

Usage note

Can refer to physical movement (like stirring a drink) or emotional/mental impact. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I stirred my coffee with a spoon.
  2. She stirred the cake batter until it was smooth.
  3. He stirred the fire to make it burn brighter.
  4. The wind stirred the leaves on the trees.
  5. She stirred up some trouble with her gossip.

Quotes

  • She stirred up a hornet's nest with her comments.
  • The sight of the ocean always stirs something inside me.
  • The aroma of the coffee being stirred was heavenly.

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