- present participle of rouse.
rousing
Example Sentences
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Anything unexpectedly or especially moving, rousing, funny or strange, things that go against the grain of a production that wants to keep things controlled in order to bring the ship in on time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
The film’s argument — even he deserves better from the company that’s made a fortune selling him bunk — feels rousing, even revolutionary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
The final chapter of the ceremony featured a rousing musical section, which was kicked off by Tom Walker singing his international hit Leave the Light On.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Comprising over 300 works, spread over two levels of the Grand Palais, “Matisse: 1941-1954” is a rousing reminder that he went on making significant oil-on-canvas works until the early 1950s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Not all the weekly pep rallies were as rousing as this one had been, but it was always hard to concentrate after them.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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