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?

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   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. 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.

2. Dan Quayle, 4/11/91 (reported in Esquire, 8/92):

   [The U.S. victory in Gulf war was] a stirring victory for the forces of aggression.

3. William Shakespeare:

   O, now, for ever Farewell the tranquil mind farewell content Farewell the plumed troop and the big wars That make ambition virtue O, farewell Farewell the neighing steed and the shrill trump, The spirit-stirring drum, the ear-piercing fife, The royal banner, and all quality, Pride, pomp, and circumstance of glorious war And, O you mortal engines, whose rude throats The immortal Jove's dread clamours counterfeit, Farewell Othello's occupation's gone

4. Lynn Su-lin:

   There's dissatisfaction, you can feel it, and people are stirring for change.

5. Andr Gide:

   It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace.

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