Dictionary Check: stirring

"stirring" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 11 points

Definition

adjective

capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement

Example: "a rousing sermon"
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adjective

exciting strong but not unpleasant emotions

Example: "a stirring speech"
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noun

agitating a liquid with an implement

Example: "constant stirring prevents it from burning on the bottom of the pan"
noun

arousing to a particular emotion or action

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verb

move an implement through

Example: "stir the soup"
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verb

move very slightly

Example: "He shifted in his seat"
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