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adjective

ˈrau̇-ziŋ How to pronounce rousing (audio)
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as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation a rousing rendition of our national anthem

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2
as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity during the heat wave stores were doing a rousing business in air conditioners

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rousing

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verb

present participle of rouse
1
as in waking
to cause to stop sleeping the honking horns roused her from a deep sleep

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2
as in awaking
to cease to be asleep I finally roused around noon, after going to bed very late

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Recent Examples of rousing
Adjective
Mighty Mary is a rousing story of courage, teamwork and persistence, revealing how one bold act can ripple outward to shift culture, expand possibility and open doors for generations to come. — Brent Lang, Variety, 17 June 2026 When England sealed World Cup qualification with a win in Latvia the following month, Kane gave another rousing dressing room speech. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Verb
At the behest of Strathie’s family, fans also honored the longtime Tartan Army member with rousing applause in the 76th minute. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 20 June 2026 The film culminates in the Battle of the Monongahela in 1755, where Washington steps up and delivers a rousing speech to the British army despite their defeat. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rousing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rousing
  1. breathtaking
  2. buzzing
  3. waking
  4. awaking
  5. exciting
  6. busy
  7. awakening
  8. thrilling
Adjective
  • Set high above the town with breathtaking sea views from all 27 suites and 13 private villas (which are individually staffed), La Réserve offers serenity and discretion—all while being just a few minutes' drive from Pampelonne Beach.
    — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • As Americans reflect on our 250-year history as a sovereign nation, there's no better time to appreciate the breathtaking natural beauty the country offers.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of breathtaking
Adjective
  • Scott Usheroff The wine scene has evolved from hobby industry to a buzzing, blooming viticulture scene.
    — Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The device will completely block the ear canal and cause a low buzzing noise that makes drifting off hard.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Definition of buzzing
Verb
  • Beyond the huge gym windows, Maharashtra is waking to another green-gold morning of bulbul birdsong and mooching mongooses.
    — Horatio Clare, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026
  • Facial puffiness on waking happens because lymph flow slows overnight when the body is horizontal and still, letting fluid pool in the face.
    — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
Definition of waking
Verb
  • In Hocus Pocus, Dani, her older brother Max (Omri Katz) and his crush Allison (Vinessa Shaw) have to save the children of Salem, Massachusetts after accidentally awaking the witch Sanderson sisters from their 300-year slumber.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Tirso Ornelas’ seventh-inning grand slam triggered a late-game awaking as Triple-A El Paso beat host Sugar Land 13-2 on Wednesday.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Definition of awaking
Adjective
  • The result is a chain of polite, yet simultaneously radical buildings with an exciting contour resembling a mountainous landscape – adding ‘bergen’ in De Bergen!
    — Bridget Borgobello July 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • The modern building is an exciting addition to the Fort Worth Cultural District and people are situated in backs around the lobby.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • The tribe wants to build a travel center on the land along a busy highway on Long Island.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Because Saturday is typically the busiest day for car sales, most dealerships remain open then and close on Sundays instead.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
Definition of busy
Verb
  • This transit invigorates your world of romance, pleasure, creativity and self-expression, while awakening your sense of identity, courage and personal vision.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
  • Even five to ten minutes outside shortly after waking supports the cortisol awakening response and sets your body clock for the rest of the day.
    — Allison Palmer Updated June 4, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Definition of awakening
Adjective
  • And yet fans are still entitled to feel disappointed not to see one of the world’s most thrilling footballers in a game like this.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 27 June 2026
  • Chronicling the early years of the United States' foray into the Space Race, this thrilling story of innovation and the American spirit takes us straight to the stars.
    — Kevin P. Sullivan, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026
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