stirringly
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6.2
- adverb
- /ˈstɜrɪŋli/
- The author describes the scene stirringly, evoking powerful emotions in the readers.
Examples
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By copying down all these stirringly strange ideas, had the fellow hoped to impress upon himself his likeness to these other humans?
Fiction book (1995) -
Martha Gill counters the complaint rather stirringly in a New Statesman commentary:
Blog text (9) -
The film's ending was stirringly moving and left the audience in tears.
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Her speech was stirringly delivered, inspiring everyone in the crowd to take action.
Synonyms
61
2.8
In a way that shows very strong feelings and great excitement
17
5.4
In a way that shows strong belief or feeling
6
4.9
In a way that shows strong feeling and great enthusiasm
4
4.7
Makes people feel deep sadness or pity
1
4.2
In a way that makes people feel very interested
1
6.7
In a way that shows strong feeling
1
2.8
In a way that makes people feel excited
1
7.0
In a way that brings strong images and memories to mind
1
5.1
In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement
1
7.1
In a moving way that makes people feel sad or touched
1
9.7
In a way that shows great excitement and strong feeling
1
5.9
To speak or write in a way that shows strong feelings
1
5.6
Excites people and makes them want to act
1
7.1
In a way that causes a strong, pleasant thrill
1
6.6
In a way that makes a strong emotional and lasting impression
1
7.4
In a way that shows strong feeling and energy
1
8.8
Causes people to feel very moved or delighted
Antonyms
How Moving
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Stirringly comes from stir, as in stirring a pot, which means 'move' or 'excite', plus the endings -ing and -ly. So, to speak stirringly is to move people's feelings and make them feel excited.