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.