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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, 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

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

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