Synonyms of rousing

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adjective

ˈrau̇-ziŋ 

1

as in breathtaking

causing great emotional or mental stimulation

a rousing rendition of our national anthem

Synonyms & Similar Words

• breathtaking
• exciting
• thrilling
• interesting
• inspiring
• intriguing
• electrifying
• electric
• gripping
• exhilarating
• galvanizing
• rip-roaring
• intoxicating
• galvanic
• provocative
• stirring
• stimulating
• lively
• fascinating
• kicky
• heart-stopping
• mind-blowing
• mind-bending
• riveting
• absorbing
• hair-raising
• tantalizing
• mind-boggling
• exhilarative
• engrossing
• charged
• moving
• enchanting
• titillating
• touching
• enthralling
• arresting
• spellbinding
• poignant
• energetic
• dynamic
• high-voltage
• kinetic
• lusty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• boring
• tiresome
• tedious
• unexciting
• dull
• monotonous
• dreary
• mind-numbing
• uninteresting
• humdrum

2

as in buzzing

marked by much life, movement, or activity

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• buzzing
• busy
• vibrant
• lively
• humming
• thriving
• brisk
• crowded
• stirring
• populous
• animated
• kinetic
• bustling
• abuzz
• flourishing
• astir
• alive
• hopping
• happening
• abubble
• aboil
• teeming
• overflowing
• swarming
• thronging
• abounding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sleepy
• dead
• inactive
• lifeless
• asleep

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• waking
• awakening
• awaking
• arousing
• wakening
• stirring
• knocking up
• rousting
• raising
• reviving
• stimulating
• provoking
• routing
• exciting
• reawakening
• disturbing
• agitating
• rewaking
• bestirring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lulling
• mesmerizing
• hypnotizing

2

as in awaking

to cease to be asleep

I finally roused around noon, after going to bed very late

Synonyms & Similar Words

• awaking
• waking
• awakening
• arousing
• wakening
• rising
• watching
• uprising
• rolling out
• stirring
• reawakening
• arising
• reviving
• getting up
• turning out
• rewaking
• shifting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sleeping
• nodding
• resting
• dozing
• slumbering
• dropping off
• snoozing
• napping
• retiring
• bedding (down)
• couching
• turning in
• flopping
• sleeping in
• catnapping
• conking (off or out)
• dossing (down)
• kipping (down)
• lying up
• sacking out
• oversleeping

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rousing

Adjective

As Rebordinos appeared on stage to present the 23 Spanish titles at this year’s festival, flanked by Beloki, an industry audience got its feet to give him a spontaneous but rousing applause. — John Hopewell, Variety, 17 July 2026

When first stepping on the Scarlet Lady, cruisers are met with a rousing, upbeat staff that serve as gurus around the ship and are experts on everything from beauty to juicing. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Verb

Full of big moments, rousing choruses, barstool sing-alongs, and even a few weepers, Stages is an album calibrated to the live experience. — Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 3 Aug. 2026

This one laid the groundwork for an entire genre with its gross-out gags, copious substance abuse, and rousing victory at the end. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026