Pronunciation: /ˈstɜrɪŋ/
noun the act of mixing or agitating something, typically with a spoon or other implement
A1 I like to use a stirring spoon when I cook.
A2 The stirring of the water caused ripples to form on the surface.
B1 She felt a stirring of excitement as she approached the finish line.
B2 The stirring of emotions within him made it difficult to focus on anything else.
C1 The stirring of political unrest in the country led to widespread protests.
C2 The stirring of memories from her childhood brought tears to her eyes.
adjective causing excitement or strong emotion; rousing
A1 She was stirring the soup in the pot.
A2 The stirring music filled the room with emotion.
B1 The stirring speech inspired the crowd to take action.
B2 The stirring novel kept me on the edge of my seat.
C1 The stirring performance by the orchestra was truly breathtaking.
C2 His stirring words resonated with everyone in the audience.
formal The chef was seen stirring the soup in a gentle circular motion.
informal I enjoy stirring my coffee with a spoon before drinking it.
slang She was stirring up drama between her friends by spreading rumors.
figurative The speech was so powerful, it was stirring emotions in the audience.
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