- present participle of rouse.
rousing
Example Sentences
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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
A large Loch Ness Monster representation then emerged, before, backed by bagpipers and drummers, a rousing rendition of Flower of Scotland followed.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
A couple of rousing performances in group play and a win over a third-place team in the first elimination game had the U.S. believing, had the U.S. hoping.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
That’s not exactly the kind of rousing Churchillian attitude that fans back home are hoping for.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
All day she lay so, only rousing now and then to mutter, “Water!” with lips so parched they could hardly shape the word.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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