Synonyms for

Stirring

Verb / ˈstɜ:ɪŋ / Another word for stirring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

causing great excitement or strong emotion; rousing

Synonyms & similar words

invoke stir bringup shake callforth arouse inspiration budge raise putforward shift excite calldown agitate evoke shakeup rousing touch soulstirring conjure stimulate conjureup rousing exciting thrilling arousing moving touching emotional inspiring stimulating gripping electrifying roused animated stirred provocative provoking uplifting

Synonyms by register

Formal

evocative moving affecting poignant

Informal

exciting thrilling cool awesome

Literary

soul-stirring heart-stirring uplifting

Antonyms

still calm motionless inactive unmoving dormant

Common collocations

  • stirring speech
  • stirring music
  • stirring memories
  • stirring event
  • stirring moment
  • stirring up trouble
  • stirring the pot

Word family

noun stir
verb stir
adjective stirring

Usage note

As an adjective, 'stirring' often describes something that evokes strong emotions or inspires action. It can also refer to the act of moving something, as in 'stirring the soup'.

Example sentences

  1. The stirring music made everyone feel emotional.
  2. The speech was so stirring that everyone stood up and applauded.
  3. The movies stirring climax left everyone in tears.
  4. The teams stirring victory was celebrated by thousands of fans.
  5. Her stirring performance earned her a standing ovation.

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