Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stirring

Adjective/Noun
/ˈstɜrɪŋ/
Definition
The act of mixing or moving something around, or causing a feeling or emotion to arise.
Examples
  • The chef was stirring the sauce to mix the flavors.
  • His speech was stirring and inspired many in the audience.
Meaning
Stirring can refer to physically mixing substances or emotionally moving someone.
Synonyms
  • Exciting
  • Provocative
  • Inspiring
  • Agitating
  • Whisking