Definition of stirring Stirring

/stɚˈɪŋ/ - [stering] - stir•ring

We found 11 definitions of stirring from 5 different sources.

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What does stirring mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: stirrings

stirring - agitating a liquid with an implement; "constant stirring prevents it from burning on the bottom of the pan"
stirring - arousing to a particular emotion or action
  inspiration
  rousing, arousal the act of arousing; "the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions"

Adjective

stirring - exciting strong but not unpleasant emotions; "a stirring speech"
  soul-stirring
stirring - capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement; "a rousing sermon"; "stirring events such as wars and rescues"
  rousing
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • stirring (Noun)
    An occasion on which something stirs or is stirred.
  • stirring (Verb)
    Present participle of stir.
  • stirring (Adjective)
    invigorating or inspiring.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • stirring (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Stir
  • stirring (a.)
    Putting in motion, or being in motion; active; active in business; habitually employed in some kind of business; accustomed to a busy life.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • stirring
    (For a music, song, etc.) Having a stimulating effect, such as giving the desire to dance.

Part of speech

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  • stirring, verb, gerund of stir (infinitive).
  • stirring, noun, singular of stirrings.

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