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ROUSING

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Rousing.

Rousing - as a noun

The act of arousing

Example: "The purpose of art is the arousal of emotions"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arousal7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change of state
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Rousing - as an adjective satellite

Capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement

Example: "A rousing sermon"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stirring9

Rousing to activity or heightened action as by spurring or goading

Example: "Tossed a rousing political comment into the conversation"

Rousing - as a verb

To wake (someone) or be awoken from sleep, or from apathy.

To cause, stir up, excite (a feeling, thought, etc.).

Example: "To rouse the faculties, passions, or emotions"

To provoke (someone) to action or anger.

To cause to start from a covert or lurking place.

Example: "To rouse a deer or other animal of the chase"

To pull by main strength; to haul.

To raise; to make erect.

(when followed by "on") to tell off; to criticise.

Example: "He roused on her for being late yet again."

Rousing - as an adjective

That rouses or excites.

Example: "Rousing music"

Example Sentences

"The concert ended with a rousing applause from the audience."
"The team gave a rousing performance and won the game."
"Her speech was met with rousing enthusiasm and support."
"The movie had a rousing soundtrack that added to its excitement."
"He delivered a rousing motivational speech to inspire his employees."
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Word Game Points

Is ROUSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rousing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ROUSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is ROUSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rousing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ROUSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is ROUSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rousing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ROUSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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