Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: rousing
IPA transcription: [ɹ'aʊzɪŋ]
Pronunciations of rousing
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adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: rousing, stirring
    Meaning: capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement; "a rousing sermon"; "stirring events such as wars and rescues"
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: arousal, rousing
    Meaning: the act of arousing; "the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions"
Usage examples
  • "No, it isn't;" rousing himself, to think of what he was saying.
  • Rousing, Lanyard saw several figures emerge from the conning tower.
  • And meanwhile the band was playing and the darkness was full of the most rousing, intoxicating dance-tunes.
  • A Confederate officer, occupying the next, addressed him, rousing him out of the reverie into which he had fallen.
  • 'Now, ladies,' cried the man with the ash stick, looking into the coach, and shaking Mrs. Sanders to wake her, 'Come!' Rousing her friend, Mrs. Sanders alighted.
  • Apparently not at all discomposed by these remarks, Hooker continued steadily about his business, and presently, rousing a shout of surprise, he succeeded in fanning the captain of the nine.
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