Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

Thesaurus

rousing

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of rousing

1 causing great emotional or mental stimulation

  • a rousing rendition of our national anthem
Synonyms of rousing

breathtaking, charged, electric, electrifying, exciting, exhilarating, exhilarative, galvanic, galvanizing, hair-raising, heart-stopping, inspiring, intoxicating, kicky, mind-bending, mind-blowing, mind-boggling, rip-roaring, stimulating, stirring, thrilling
Words Related to rousing

arresting, interesting, intriguing, provocative, tantalizing, titillating

absorbing, engrossing, gripping, riveting

moving, poignant, touching

enchanting, enthralling, fascinating, spellbinding

dynamic, energetic, high-voltage, kinetic, lively, lusty
Near Antonyms of rousing

boring, mind-numbing, tedious, tiresome

dreary, dull, humdrum, monotonous, uninteresting
Antonyms of rousing

unexciting

2 marked by much life, movement, or activity

  • during the heat wave stores were doing a rousing business in air conditioners
Synonyms of rousing

aboil, abubble, abuzz, alive, animated, astir, brisk, bustling, busy, buzzing, flourishing, happening, hopping, humming, kinetic, lively, stirring, thriving, vibrant
Words Related to rousing

abounding, crowded, overflowing, populous, swarming, teeming, thronging
Antonyms of rousing

asleep, dead, inactive, lifeless, sleepy

Learn More about rousing

  1. See words that rhyme with rousing Dictionary: Definition of rousing Nglish: Translation of rousing for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of rousing for Arabic speakers

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up rousing? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show comments hide comments

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games