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stirring (adjective, noun)

As an adjective, 'stirring' describes something that causes strong feelings of excitement, enthusiasm, or admiration. As a noun, it refers to the beginning of a feeling, movement, or activity, or the physical act of mixing a substance.

💬 Example

"The choir's performance of the national anthem was truly stirring."

💡 Memory Tip

STIR-ring: Think of a spoon STIRring a pot to make it move, just like a STIRring speech makes your heart move.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

The earthquake was stirring. → The earthquake was powerful/terrifying.

I am stirring about the news. → I am stirred by the news.

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