rousing

[US]/'raʊzɪŋ/
[UK]/'raʊzɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. lively; stirring; moving
v. awaken; incite; arouse

Phrases & Collocations

rousing applause

rousing speech

rousing performance

rousing victory

rousing music

Example Sentences

a rousing march tune.

rousing herself to a pitch of indignation.

The audience gave the band a rousing welcome.

a rousing finale to an evening of enthralling music

The players were greeted by rousing cheers.

The returning soldiers enjoyed a rousing reception.

In a rousing speech,the President hit out against the trade union.

In a rousing speech the minister hit out at racism in the armed forces.

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