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STIRRING Synonyms

There are 41 synonyms of the word stirring. (exact relations)
There are 33 hypernyms of the word stirring. (close relations)
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affecting
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• arousing affect

animated
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having life or vigor or spirit

adjective satellite

• made to appear to move as living creatures do

electrifying
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing a surge of emotion or excitement

exciting
adjectiveadj
adjective

• creating or arousing excitement

adjective satellite

• stimulating interest and discussion

galvanizing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling

heartening
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• cheerfully encouraging

inspiring
adjectiveadj
adjective

• stimulating or exalting to the spirit

invigorating
adjectiveadj
adjective

• imparting strength and vitality

lively
adjectiveadj
adjective

• full of life and energy

adjective satellite

• full of zest or vigor

• quick and energetic

• elastic; rebounds readily

• filled with events or activity

• full of spirit; full of life

moving
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• in motion

• arousing or capable of arousing deep emotion

• used of a series of photographs presented so as to create the illusion of motion

rousing
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of arousing

adjective satellite

• capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement

• rousing to activity or heightened action as by spurring or goading

thrilling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing a surge of emotion or excitement

• causing quivering or shivering as by cold or fear or electric shock

arousing
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
verb

• call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

• stop sleeping

• summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

• cause to be alert and energetic

• cause to become awake or conscious

• to begin moving

• to evoke sexual feelings

arouse
verbv
verb

• call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

• stop sleeping

• summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

• cause to be alert and energetic

• cause to become awake or conscious

• to begin moving

• to evoke sexual feelings

excite
verbv
verb

• arouse or elicit a feeling

• act as a stimulant

• stir feelings in

• cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

• to evoke sexual feelings

• stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

• raise to a higher energy level

• produce a magnetic field in

arise
verbv
verb

• come into existence; take on form or shape

• originate or come into being

• rise to one's feet

• result or issue

• move upward

• take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

• get up and out of bed

instigate
verbv
verb

• provoke or stir up

• serve as the inciting cause of

prompt
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
noun

• a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)

• (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command

adjective satellite

• according to schedule or without delay; on time

• ready and willing or quick to act

• performed with little or no delay

verb

• give an incentive for action

• serve as the inciting cause of

• assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned

rouse
verbv
verb

• become active

• force or drive out

• cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

• cause to become awake or conscious

stimulate
verbv
verb

• act as a stimulant

• cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

• stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

• cause to be alert and energetic

• cause to occur rapidly

• stir feelings in

• provide the needed stimulus for

Best Hypernyms For STIRRING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for stirring, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (30)
move commotion affect agitation arouse din displace disruption disturbance elicit enkindle evoke fire flutter hoo-ha hoo-hah impress kerfuffle kindle provoke raise ruckus ruction rumpus sensitise sensitize strike summon tumult work
Phrases (2)
call uphurly burly
Abbreviations (1)
to-do

Alternatives for AFFECTING

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