stirring

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈstɝɪŋ/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/

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Adjective

Positive stirring

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. Exciting or inspiring.

   He gave such a stirring speech that many people were moved to tears.

2. Active or lively.

Verb

Plain form stir

Third-person singular stirs

Past tense stirred

Past participle stirred

Present participle stirring

1. The present participle of stir.