Definitions for stirring
ˈstɜr ɪŋstir·ring

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. stirring(noun)

   agitating a liquid with an implement

   "constant stirring prevents it from burning on the bottom of the pan"

2. inspiration, stirring(adj)

   arousing to a particular emotion or action

3. rousing, stirring(adj)

   capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement

   "a rousing sermon"; "stirring events such as wars and rescues"

4. stirring, soul-stirring(adj)

   exciting strong but not unpleasant emotions

   "a stirring speech"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. stirring(Noun)

   An occasion on which something stirs or is stirred

2. stirring(Adjective)

   invigorating or inspiring

Webster Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Stirring

   of Stir

2. Stirring(adj)

   putting in motion, or being in motion; active; active in business; habitually employed in some kind of business; accustomed to a busy life

How to pronounce stirring?

1. Alex

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

How to say stirring in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of stirring in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of stirring in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of stirring in a Sentence

1. Jeff Smith:

   Aziz is highly critical of the Pakistani government but Islamabad knows he commands a sizable following and claim they have no legal grounds to arrest or convict him. Ultimately, they’ve decided it’s best to avoid stirring the hornet’s nest, even if means quietly allowing the swarm to proliferate, ideally, Pakistan would pass legislation or criminal justice reforms outlawing the type of hate speech espoused by Aziz and his ilk, and then deal with them through the appropriate legal mechanisms.

2. John Millman:

   I couldn't miss the (parade). That was a really stirring moment for me. It's hard to explain the emotions I got walking into that stadium, and obviously that carried over to today, i was pumped up from the word go.

3. Cornelius Tacitus:

   In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.

4. Ted Cruz:

   Thank you, friends, for everything you're doing. Thank you Phil Burress, the sleeping giant is stirring.

5. Osama Siblani:

   Today, with the political climate, you never know, people are inflamed. There is some Islamophobia. Even the presidential candidates are stirring it up.

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