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adjective

ˈrau̇-ziŋ How to pronounce rousing (audio)
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as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation a rousing rendition of our national anthem

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2
as in buzzing
marked by much life, movement, or activity during the heat wave stores were doing a rousing business in air conditioners

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rousing

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verb

present participle of rouse
1
as in waking
to cause to stop sleeping the honking horns roused her from a deep sleep

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2
as in awaking
to cease to be asleep I finally roused around noon, after going to bed very late

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Recent Examples of rousing
Adjective
In addition to having lofty themes, this is also a fairly rousing adventure with enough visual panache to keep any kid from fidgeting in his seat. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 June 2026 The rousing and sudden cheer on the par-3 seventh sounded as though Clark had just hit it close. — ABC News, 23 June 2026
Verb
Tom Cruise opened up the final match with a rousing speech, focused on the many ways the tournament brought together people from all over the world. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026 Being this close to a liftoff, and feeling the sensation of rising with it, creates an inspiring, rousing moment. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rousing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rousing
  1. breathtaking
  2. buzzing
  3. waking
  4. awaking
  5. exciting
  6. busy
  7. awakening
  8. thrilling
Adjective
  • Set within the breathtaking Ka`a`awa Valley, the locations of many Hollywood flicks & TV series, and World War II bunkers were filmed at Kualoa Ranch & Private Nature Reserve on the island of Oahu.
    — Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026
  • Drawing me back year after year is the Okefenokee’s breathtaking splendor, magnificent array of plants and animals and its mind-soothing peacefulness and serenity.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of breathtaking
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  • But the loud, buzzing, mechanical presence often panics wildlife and alters natural behavior.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • Earlier this morning in New York’s always-buzzing Meatpacking District, a long queue of young, cool folks could be seen lining up along 14th street—circling the block from 10th avenue all the way to 9th.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 July 2026
Definition of buzzing
Verb
  • Other bright-light studies have measured roughly 20% to 40% higher peak cortisol in the first hour after waking when people were exposed to bright morning light versus dim conditions.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 21 July 2026
  • The real red flag, Walker says, is persistently waking unrefreshed, even after a full night in bed.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Definition of waking
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  • In Hocus Pocus, Dani, her older brother Max (Omri Katz) and his crush Allison (Vinessa Shaw) have to save the children of Salem, Massachusetts after accidentally awaking the witch Sanderson sisters from their 300-year slumber.
    — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Tirso Ornelas’ seventh-inning grand slam triggered a late-game awaking as Triple-A El Paso beat host Sugar Land 13-2 on Wednesday.
    — Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
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  • Moore describes her apprenticeship as both exciting and exhausting.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Mercury will also make a conjunction with lucky Jupiter, which can bring an exciting proposal, declaration or significant agreement your way.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • India’s busiest wedding and festive season typically runs from October to April, timed with auspicious dates and favorable weather.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • The model and entrepreneur has spent years of her extremely busy life rebranding flip-flops from beach-only footwear to a gleaming symbol of elevated personal style.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 30 July 2026
Definition of busy
Verb
  • While the confetti settles at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Spain etches its name further into soccer’s history books with its second men’s World Cup title, the women’s side of the game is awakening.
    — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • None of these patterns are inherent strengths or weaknesses; the value comes from recognizing them and being present to what is most needed in the moment, awakening leadership.
    — Catherine Bell, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of awakening
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  • That was the call in the 106th minute of a thrilling World Cup Final match that saw Spain best Argentina, 1-0.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 20 July 2026
  • In addition to the three WNBA games, the World Cup semifinals brought a thrilling finish, with Lionel Messi creating two last-ditch scoring opportunities, cashed in by teammates as Argentina stunned England.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
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