stirring
Translation
exciting, emotional, inspiring
Examples
It was a stirring speech.
It was a stirring speech.
The film had a stirring conclusion.
The film had a stirring conclusion.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an ~ noun)) causing great excitement or strong emotion It was a stirring speech.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inspiring, rousing, moving, exciting; Antonyms: boring, dull, uninspiring
Etymology
From the verb 'stir', meaning to move or cause emotion. The '-ing' suffix turns it into an adjective describing something that 'stirs' your feelings.
Memory Tips
Think of something that 'stirs' your heart or emotions, making you feel moved.