rousing | Definition of rousing

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, kicky, 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

2 marked by much life, movement, or activity

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

Synonyms of rousing

aboil, abubble, 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