stirring

[ˈstɜːrɪŋ]

stirring Definition

• 1. causing great excitement or strong emotion; rousing
• 2. moving a liquid or substance around using a spoon or other implement

Using stirring: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stirring" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The movie's stirring soundtrack added to the emotional impact of the scene.

• Example

  The speech was a stirring call to action for the crowd.

• Example

  She was stirring the soup on the stove when I entered the kitchen.

stirring Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stirring

• exciting
• rousing
• thrilling
• moving
• emotional

Antonyms for stirring

• boring
• uninspiring
• unexciting

Phrases with stirring

• stirring up trouble

  to cause problems or create conflict intentionally

  Example

  He's always stirring up trouble among his coworkers.

• stirring the pot

  to deliberately provoke or instigate a situation or conflict

  Example

  She was accused of stirring the pot by bringing up old grievances during the meeting.

• stirring the soul

  to evoke strong emotions or feelings in someone

  Example

  The singer's performance was so powerful that it stirred the souls of everyone in the audience.

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Summary: stirring in Brief

The term 'stirring' [ˈstɜːrɪŋ] refers to something that causes great excitement or strong emotion, as in 'The speech was a stirring call to action for the crowd.' It can also mean moving a liquid or substance around using a spoon or other implement, as in 'She was stirring the soup on the stove when I entered the kitchen.' The phrase 'stirring up trouble' means to cause problems or create conflict intentionally.